At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and scale a market data procurement business for top financial institutions.
- Company: Dynamic procurement vendor management firm based in Manhattan, NY.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to $240,000 plus bonuses, with remote work options.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Drive significant growth and impact in a high-performing global team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in market data or procurement with strong leadership skills.
A procurement vendor management firm is looking to hire a Head of Market Data Procurement to join their team based in New York.
Location: Manhattan, NY
Role Overview:
Lead and scale a market data advisory and procurement business serving financial institutions, including private equity, hedge funds, investment banks, and asset managers. This role owns strategy, P&L, team leadership, client relationships, and business growth, with a focus on building a scalable practice exceeding $10M+ ARR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own full P&L, growth strategy, pricing, delivery model, and operating metrics.
- Build and lead a high-performing global team of procurement and market data specialists.
- Serve as executive sponsor for strategic client engagements and complex vendor negotiations.
- Develop relationships with major market data, research, and analytics providers.
- Identify revenue growth opportunities through client expansion and new business development.
- Partner cross-functionally with sales, client success, and operations to drive business performance.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in market data, strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, consulting, or related financial services fields.
- Proven track record building and scaling teams, practices, or business lines with significant revenue growth.
- Experience leading teams of 5+ and managing international stakeholders.
- Strong executive-level negotiation, communication, and commercial skills.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, pricing, and margins.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Preferred Background:
- Procurement, spend management, advisory, or managed services experience within the financial services ecosystem.
- Established relationships across market data and research vendors.
- Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, or global organizations.
- Background leading distributed teams and international business expansion.
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