Global Data Acquisition Lead

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. Define and execute the data acquisition strategy aligned to ICIS business priorities and growth objectives .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeGallarate • ItalySenior💰 €64,600 - €137,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data acquisition strategies, alternative data research, and vendor management while ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. Proficient in exploratory data analysis using Python and SQL, with a strong understanding of the data lifecycle and commercial acumen.

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Data Acquisition StrategyExploratory Data Analysis Using PythonVendor Relationship ManagementAlternative Data EcosystemCompliance and Regulatory Requirements

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Hard Skills

Data AcquisitionExploratory Data AnalysisPythonSQLData Lifecycle ManagementAPIsCloud Data SharingBusiness AnalysisData GovernanceVendor Negotiation

Soft Skills

Commercial AcumenMatrix Leadership

Industry Keywords

Alternative DataData ComplianceCommodities MarketEnergy MarketData QualityData IngestionData MetadataPartnership DevelopmentSupplier PerformanceMarket Developments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the data acquisition strategy aligned to ICIS business priorities and growth objectives
Identify and source external datasets and proprietary data assets
Monitor the data landscape, emerging sources, market developments, and partnership opportunities
Partner with product, content, and analytics teams to translate business needs into acquisition priorities
Manage data acquisition opportunities from sourcing through diligence, contracting, and onboarding
Manage the third-party data portfolio, including spend, rights, renewals, and supplier performance
Ensure compliance with licensing, privacy, and regulatory requirements
Build strategic partnerships and strengthen ICIS data assets and competitive advantage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in data acquisitions, alternative data research, partnerships, business development, or a similar role focused on external datasets
Strong understanding and experience working with the alternative data ecosystem
Quantitative background with ability to perform exploratory data analysis using Python and SQL
Experience working closely with research or engineering teams to evaluate datasets
Understanding of the data lifecycle, including ingestion, quality, metadata, and governance
Familiarity with APIs, cloud data sharing, and file-based distribution
Strong commercial acumen and business analysis skills
Matrix leadership experience
Ability to assess privacy, compliance, usage, and redistribution rights
Experience managing multiple vendor relationships and negotiations
Commodities or energy market domain knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Country-specific benefits
Accessible hiring process and workplace accommodations
Equal opportunity employment