Strategic Data Acquisition Lead – AI & Automation

SIX; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SIX is seeking a senior member for its Data Acquisition team in Zürich. You will own end-to-end commercial relationships with strategic data suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize licensing models to maximize long-term value.

You will collaborate across Product, Operations, Legal and Compliance to align sourcing with business goals. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled process improvements, and strong stakeholder management to deliver measurable cost savings and data

Qualifications

• Experience in financial data procurement and data licensing frameworks.
• Proven track record leading complex supplier negotiations.
• Ability to translate business needs into sourcing decisions and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end commercial and contractual relationships with strategic data suppliers.
• Develop and execute supplier and negotiation strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Challenge commercial models and licensing to optimize cost and flexibility.
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Legal, Compliance on sourcing decisions.
• Identify new data opportunities and monitor industry developments for the portfolio.

Skills

Financial data procurement

Supplier negotiations

Data licensing

AI-driven improvements

Stakeholder management

English communication

Strategic decision making

Data-driven mindset

Python

Tools

Python

VBA

Power BI

Job description

SIX is seeking a senior member for its Data Acquisition team in Zürich. You will own end-to-end commercial relationships with strategic data suppliers, negotiate contracts, and optimize licensing models to maximize long-term value.

You will collaborate across Product, Operations, Legal and Compliance to align sourcing with business goals. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, AI-enabled process improvements, and strong stakeholder management to deliver measurable cost savings and data