Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer

Overview

Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect) role at FactSet. Locations: Amsterdam, Paris, Stockholm.

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics for decision-making.

Role Overview

As a Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect), you will leverage FactSet’s real-time market data products to design and deliver innovative solutions for top-tier clients. You’ll manage the pre-sales lifecycle in partnership with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Support, engaging with both business and technology stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and FactSet’s solutions generate measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a client-facing expert for FactSet’s real-time market data stack, advising on enterprise-scale business needs and competitive solutions.
• Conduct workflow and requirements analysis using FactSet’s Blueprinting methodology to identify pain points and recommend improvements in technology and processes.
• Map current and target state architectures, preparing solution documentation, integration plans, and statements of work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design transformative operating models for asset management, sell-side, wealth advisory, and retail business functions.
• Produce high-quality technical deliverables, supporting both pre- and post-sales engagements.
• Partner closely with internal teams to advance and secure significant real-time market data opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience in financial services, fintech, or market data roles; minimum 5 years client-facing (sales engineering, pre-sales, consulting).
• Deep understanding of financial workflows, market data products/vendors, and the competitive landscape.
• Familiarity with competitor solutions (e.g., Bloomberg B-Pipe, ICE Data Services, LSEG Real-Time/RTDS), with insights into their value propositions.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Technical background with expertise in market data qualities of service, API integration, data models, and symbology.
• Knowledge of reference data, global asset types, and data management services; awareness of industry metrics and commercial practices.
• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred; business-level English required.
• Willingness to travel.

What’s In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being, including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, and an employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations to help achieve work-life harmony.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is encouraged and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that foster connection, growth, and belonging.

Company Overview

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community see more, think bigger, and work better. Our platform delivers financial data, analytics, and open technology to clients worldwide. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor.

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FactSet is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by law.

Additional

Job location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany – 3 days ago (note: this may reflect a nearby posting in the same company portal and is not part of the primary role).

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