(Senior) Vice President – Vendor Management – Market Data

## Company Description

Since its foundation in 2007, Solactive AG has evolved into one of the world’s most important and fastest-growing index providers. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we power global investment products across ETFs, structured products, and mandates. Our reputation is built on innovation, speed, flexibility, and strong partnerships.

## Job Overview

You have mastered the market data world. Now apply that knowledge where it makes a real difference in defining our vendor relationships worldwide and developing something you can take pride in.

## Your Tasks

• Define and drive the strategic direction of Market Data Management at Solactive
• Advise executive leadership on market data-related risks and opportunities
• Lead negotiations and oversee strategic relationships with key exchanges and data vendors
• Optimize data spend and licensing structures to maximize ROI and commercial efficiency
• Establish and institutionalize a proactive governance and compliance framework across the organization
• Serve as senior escalation point for vendor disputes, audits, and regulatory matters
• Anticipate regulatory and policy changes in the market data landscape and operationalize necessary adjustments
• Strengthen cross-functional alignment between Legal, IT, Product, Sales, and Index Management

## Your Profile

• 8+ years of experience in market data services, exchange/vendor management, or related roles in financial services (indexing, asset management, investment banking, or data vendors)
• Proven track record of negotiating complex market data agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships
• Deep expertise in exchange licensing models, redistribution rights, derived and non-display usage, and associated compliance implications
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience optimizing data cost structures
• Experience in managing vendor audits, escalations, or high-risk contractual matters
• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong risk awareness and sound judgment
• Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)
• Legal authorization to work in Germany

## Our Offer

• **Global Team:** Join our motivated international team at Solactive
• **Modern Culture:** Enjoy our modern, flat hierarchy and startup-like culture
• **Responsibility & Connections:** Take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in- and outside of the company.
• **Vacation:** Enjoy 30 annual vacation days, plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
• **Competitive Compensation:** Receive a competitive compensation package
• **Special Benefits:** Job ticket and gym access, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits

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