Fitch Group, Inc.

Senior Director, Data Sources and Acquisition Strategy

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead Fitch’s enterprise data sourcing strategy, aligning external data investments with business priorities and analytical needs
  • Partner with business and Finance teams to define and manage the annual third-party data budget, aligning investments with business priorities and enterprise planning cycles
  • Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships with financial and alternative data providers, ensuring clear rights, value realization, and ongoing compliance
  • Track spend, value realization, and cost optimization opportunities across Fitch’s portfolio of external data sources
  • Define and enforce enterprise standards for data contracts, licensing, redistribution rights, and derivative data use
  • Partner with Procurement, Legal, InfoSec, and Data Governance to manage due diligence, data rights, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, DORA, etc.)
  • Collaborate with the Data Marketplace team to ensure sourced data is discoverable, governed, and accessible to internal users
  • Advise senior stakeholders on emerging data opportunities, vendor landscapes, and spend optimization across Fitch

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in data sourcing, vendor management, or financial data strategy
  • Strong understanding of financial market data (credit, fixed income, macroeconomic, ESG, or alternative datasets)
  • Proven success negotiating and managing complex data contracts, including rights of use and redistribution
  • Deep understanding of data licensing models, data rights, and regulatory frameworks
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across business, legal, and technology teams
  • Experience with data governance or catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Starburst, Snowflake) is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree required
Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
  • A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
  • Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
  • Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
  • Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
  • Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
stakeholder managementcommunication skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingnegotiation skills