(Senior) Vice President – Vendor Management – Market Data
On-siteFrankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Job Summary
Define strategic direction for Market Data Management and advise executive leadership on risks and opportunities. Lead negotiations and oversee relationships with key exchanges and data vendors while optimizing spend and licensing structures for maximum ROI. Establish a proactive governance and compliance framework, serving as the senior escalation point for disputes, audits, and regulatory adjustments. Strengthen cross-functional alignment between Legal, IT, Product, Sales, and Index Management. Anticipate regulatory changes and operationalize necessary adjustments across the organization. Join the global team at Solactive AG in Frankfurt, offering a flat hierarchy, 30 vacation days, and competitive compensation.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in market data services, exchange/vendor management, or related roles in financial services (indexing, asset management, investment banking, or data vendors)
- Proven track record of negotiating complex market data agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships
- Deep expertise in exchange licensing models, redistribution rights, derived and non-display usage, and associated compliance implications
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience optimizing data cost structures
- Experience in managing vendor audits, escalations, or high-risk contractual matters
- Strategic and analytical mindset with strong risk awareness and sound judgment
- Fluent in English
- Legal authorization to work in Germany
Desired Qualifications
- German is a strong plus
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