Senior Lead Data Scientist managing a data science team focused on pricing models in Business Insurance. Driving success through scope definition, mentorship, and collaboration with various teams.
About the role
- Head of Data Sources and Acquisition Strategy managing external data sourcing at Fitch Group. Overseeing partnerships and compliance, ensuring data quality and business alignment.
Responsibilities
- 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
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