Back Data Vendor Manager

Requisition ID 34437 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Operations & Service Management Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 22/03/2024

About Us

At EBRD, we believe in investing in changing lives. As a multilateral development bank, our mission is to foster transition towards open market economies and sustainable development in countries from central Europe to central Asia, the southern and eastern Mediterranean, and beyond. We're seeking a talented Data Vendor Manager to join our Commercial and Vendor Management Team within the Operations & Service Management department. If you're passionate about managing market data and information resources effectively while ensuring compliance and value for money, we want you to be part of our dynamic team.

Role Overview

As the Data Vendor Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Bank's access to reliable and authoritative data and information resources. You'll work closely with various business units to source, procure, manage, and manages access to external data and information resources, particularly in Treasury, Banking, Risk Management. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and negotiating complex commercial, contractual and licensing terms, building strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring compliance with licensing restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating complex commercial, contractual and licensing terms
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Identifying cost-saving and optimization opportunities
• Communicating data/information usage rights and restrictions to internal stakeholders
• Problem-solving contract and service-related issues
• Preparation of the annual data budget and reporting
• Facilitating and managing (as appropriate) the onboarding of new data services or changes to existing services
• Maintaining the integrity of contracts and data services inventory
• Contributing to the development of the Commercial and Vendor Management function
• Maintaining constructive stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Keeping abreast of market data and information products industry developments and best practices

  Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant degree/professional qualification or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Deep understanding of data contracts, contract governance, and legal terminology
  • Excellent understanding of the data market, vendor pricing models, and data consumption needs
  • Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment
  • Working knowledge of MDM, InfoMatch, FITs or Optimize Spend and Optimize Monitor highly desirable
  • Previous experience with industry forums and vendor relationships is desirable
  • Strong Excel and MS Office skills

    Why Join Us

    • Opportunity to be part of an organization that makes a difference in emerging economies and transition countries
    • Dynamic and diverse work environment
    • Competitive salary and benefits package including relocation, where appropriate?
    • Professional development opportunities and ongoing learning initiatives
    • Collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork

      What is it like to work at the EBRD?

      Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

      The EBRD environment provides you with:

      • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
      • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
      • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

        Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.