GM, Head of Data

Talos

. Own the P&L for the data business, including revenue, costs, forecasting and performance reporting to executive leadership.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLead💰 $280,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing P&L for data businesses, with expertise in product strategy, monetization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to drive revenue growth and client retention in fast-paced environments.

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P&L ManagementData Product ExpertiseCross-Functional LeadershipCommercial JudgementCapital Markets Experience

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Hard Skills

Revenue ForecastingPerformance ReportingProduct Strategy ExecutionMonetizationPricing StrategyGo-To-Market StrategyData Science LeadershipResearch Team ManagementClient Outcome ManagementAccount Health Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityExecutive PresenceTeam BuildingMotivational LeadershipConstructive Challenge

Industry Keywords

Market DataFinancial DataDigital AssetsSelf-Service ModelEnterprise ModelCommercial ModelBrand StrategyEntrepreneurial EnvironmentAsset Class UnderstandingClient Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the P&L for the data business, including revenue, costs, forecasting and performance reporting to executive leadership.
Set and execute product strategy based on product traction and market demand.
Build a commercial model serving self-service customers and enterprise clients, including packaging, pricing and distribution.
Lead the research, product and data science teams.
Partner with sales, marketing and engineering to align priorities and deliver revenue growth.
Own client outcomes and account health, resolving issues and driving retention and expansion.
Define the positioning and brand strategy for the data business within the wider Talos group.
Build a high-performing, motivated team with a strong sense of ownership and shared identity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading a business unit or owning a P&L, ideally at a market data, index or financial data provider.
A track record of turning around or growing a business, with clear, measurable results.
Strong data product expertise, including monetisation, packaging, pricing and go-to-market for both self-service and enterprise models.
A background in capital markets.
Digital assets experience is a plus, but a strong understanding of and conviction about the asset class is essential.
Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver through cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Experience building and leading research, product or data science teams.
Sound commercial judgement and accurate forecasting.
Executive presence and the ability to engage and constructively challenge senior leadership.
A builder’s mindset, suited to fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments rather than established incumbents.
Located where the role is advertised and able to work three days in the office per week.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan contributions
Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.
Bonus and stock ownership
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service
Global offsites and team outings
A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees
A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.
A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks