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-timeUnited KingdomSenior💰 €82,800 - €137,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data acquisition strategies, including sourcing and managing external datasets while ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable data acquisition priorities.

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Data Acquisition StrategyAlternative Data ResearchExploratory Data Analysis Using PythonSQL ProficiencyMatrix Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AcquisitionData Lifecycle UnderstandingDataset EvaluationQuantitative AnalysisCompliance Assessment

Soft Skills

Commercial AcumenGood JudgmentNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

APIsCloud Data SharingFile-Based Distribution

Industry Keywords

Commodities Market KnowledgeEnergy Market KnowledgeVendor Relationship Management

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 that enhance ICIS' competitive advantage and create long-term customer value
Lead global data acquisition activities from opportunity identification through execution and production

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
Good judgment around dataset value, differentiation, and replicability
Quantitative background
Ability to perform exploratory data analysis using Python and SQL
Experience working with research or engineering teams to evaluate datasets
Understanding of the data lifecycle, including ingestion, quality, metadata, and governance
Ability to establish evaluation criteria with engineering teams
Familiarity with APIs, cloud data sharing, and file-based distribution
Understanding of rights and cost implications of data delivery mechanisms
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 accommodations