Head of Market Data Sourcing and Procurement, Managing Director

Market Data Sourcing And Category Strategy Head (Managing Director) This role will lead a team that creates and drives the Market Data strategy which is to ensure the businesses have the most cost effective and optimal Market Data products and services to help enable and drive their business strategies. In addition, this role will be responsible for leading the preparation, analysis, negotiation and execution of market data contracts including commercials and terms and conditions. This leader will partner with the businesses as well as the legal and risk organizations to ensure current and future business needs are met, policies and procedures are followed, and risks are identified and mitigated – all in compliance with regulatory guidelines. This role will report into the Global Head of Market Data. Primary Category Strategy areas of responsibility include: Develop product/service strategy across the Market Data categories which includes Pricing, Reference Data, Index Data, Desktop terminals, Exchange Fees, and Research/News Develop vendor strategy which is aligned with the product/service strategy Partner with Businesses and Corporate Areas (Investment Services, Global Advisors, Global Markets, Enterprise Risk Management, Finance) to understand their Client and Product strategy in order to anticipate and meet their Market Data needs Help the business optimize their spend by analyzing and eliminating unnecessary demand, vetting and utilizing lower cost alternatives, ensuring recovery of certain expenses from clients, and ensuring IT strategy optimizes consumption Identify, initiate, and project manage initiatives to successful completion that significantly reduce the expense base Primary Sourcing areas of responsibility include: Understand the Market Data needs of the Business and Source the required products and services from the optimal vendors at optimal price points Perform direct negotiations and regularly manage large and complex Market Data agreements Use a white glove approach in stakeholder management to provide advice and guidance within Market Data sourcing Analyze data to identify opportunities to reduce existing cost base Work with process partners to mitigate risks and realize opportunities Solution requests and issues in a timely manner and perform daily problem solving Review, negotiate and draft Market Data contracts including commercials and terms and conditions Partner with legal and business to ensure that contracts properly represent negotiated commercial terms as well as usage rights and other terms and conditions Identify and mitigate any potential risks in contract language Ensure end-to-end contracting process is completed in a timely manner Keep all stakeholders informed throughout the procurement lifecycle Collaborate with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) teams to support appropriate policies and ensure procedures are followed and used consistently throughout the acquisition process to identify and mitigate 3rd party risk Perform all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines These skills will help you succeed in this role: Bachelor's Degree. A Master's degree and/or Law degree a plus.10+ year proven experience managing high performing global teams A smart, challenging and energetic leader, with a passion and deep understanding of Sourcing and Category Strategy across Global organizations. A detailed level of understanding of the language and structure of contracts with experience in the review, negotiation and drafting of such agreements. Market Data experience a plus. High intellect, decisiveness and the drive and flexibility to operate in a constant changing environment. A leader, viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in making decisions; able to act in a transparent and consistent manner Ability to demonstrate a strategic approach to tackling spend across the entire category Proven self-starter who can effectively managing multiple priorities of their own Personal resilience to working within an extremely fast-paced, ambiguous environment Strong strategic thinker and problem solver with attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills