Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer

Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect) FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. The Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect) is a senior, client-facing position responsible for delivering innovative real-time market data solutions and managing the pre-sales lifecycle for FactSet's largest clients. Responsibilities include: Serve as a client-facing subject matter expert for FactSet's Real-Time and Pricing & Reference Data solutions, advising on enterprise-scale business needs across financial data operations. Engage clients with the FactSet Blueprinting process to identify requirements, uncover inefficiencies, and document existing technology ecosystems. Contribute to strategic discussions on modern technologies, ensuring solutions align with contemporary industry trends. Design target operating models and digital transformation roadmaps with client stakeholders to achieve operational, strategic, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) objectives. Overlay technical architecture on business functions spanning asset management, sell-side, wealth advisory, and retail. Produce comprehensive pre- and post-change documentation for all stakeholders. Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams to drive sales opportunities and build a pipeline of significant, high-impact market data solutions leveraging FactSet's real-time capabilities. Requirements: 10+ years of experience within financial services or fintech, including at least 5 years in client-facing pre-sales roles. Proven senior-level relationship management with both business and technology stakeholders. Deep understanding of financial client needs, industry trends, competitor offerings, and market data best practices. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and enterprising spirit – able to manage multiple concurrent client engagements in dynamic environments. Hands-on technology experience gained through professional roles. Proven experience in architecting, implementing, or managing Pricing & Reference Data integrations and workflows for enterprise platforms. English and Mandarin Chinese are required, and ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts to diverse global audiences. Bachelor Degree of Business Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Willingness to Travel. Technical Expertise: Familiarity with leading market data vendors and solutions. Deep expertise in market data qualities of service. Firm grasp of tick history data, security reference data, and related enterprise data workflows. Hands-on experience integrating applications with APIs, data models, and symbology. Solid understanding of key market data metrics and their operational impact across financial workflows. Knowledge of commercial best practices, including data access, licensing, and redistribution fees. Ability to operate effectively in international environments and collaborate across FactSet's Sales, Engineering, and Product organizations. FactSet is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Learn more at #J-18808-Ljbffr