Stephen Sardar
Market Data Analyst - AI
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Strategic Market Data & Finance Professional with 16+ years of global experience across NASDAQ, Cognizant, TCS and HSBC — leading data licensing, vendor management, compliance, and operational risk programs.
I specialize in transforming market data operations through AI-driven analytics, automation, and cost optimization. My focus is on driving efficiency, compliance, and business value through technology-enabled governance frameworks.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Market Data Licensing, Vendor & Data Management
- Data Governance, Compliance (MiFID II, GDPR, SEC)
- AI & Automation in Data Operations (ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Excel Copilot)
- Predictive Analytics using Python & Power BI
- Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management
- Forecasting, Budgeting, Cost Optimization and Project Management
Over the years, I’ve:
Reduced significant compliance review through AI-assisted data validation workflows.
Implemented automation strategies that enhanced reporting accuracy and operational speed.
Built vendor governance frameworks aligning business, risk, and technology functions.
Led multi-regional market data projects ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.
