Joseph DeMartino founded MDMS over 20 years ago with a clear mission: to provide financial firms with the specialized expertise needed to master market data management, vendor negotiations, and operational efficiency. With over 40 years in financial services, Joseph brings rare depth of leadership and strategic vision that spans every corner of the industry.
His career has taken him from IBM on Wall Street to Vice President of Account Management at ADP Financial Services, and from COO roles at two publicly traded companies to founding a firm focused on operations outsourcing for institutional asset managers. As a seasoned C-suite executive, Joseph has successfully led teams ranging from 5 to over 250 people, overseeing everything from compensation planning and budgeting to corporate strategy and vendor contracting.
Joseph’s experience cuts across front, middle, and back office functions at investment banks, full-service and discount brokers, RIAs, hedge funds, trading floors, and custodians. This comprehensive industry knowledge allows him to see challenges from every angle and craft solutions that work in the real world.
At MDMS, Joseph continues to guide clients through complex market data challenges, specializing in cost reduction, compliance strategy, and building efficient back-office infrastructures. His approach combines decades of hands-on experience with an unwavering commitment to client success, ensuring every engagement delivers measurable value and long-term strategic advantage.