Data Licensing & Policy Lead – Market Data

The London Metal Exchange Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Metal Exchange Limited is seeking a Data Licensing and Policy Manager to lead licensing strategy for market data in a defined region. You will shape licensing policy, coordinate with legal and product teams, and drive commercial opportunities with vendors, members and clients.

With a strong background in market data licensing and policy, you will manage licenses, renewals and enquiries, analyse usage, and report on performance and developments to senior management.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to degree level (B.Bus/B.Fin or Law preferable, at least 2:1).
• Demonstrable business experience.
• FISD Market Data Certification an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement business plans and strategic projects that support the sustainable growth of the LME’s market data business.
• Assist in the maintenance and development the LME’s market data licensing framework, policies, guidance and supporting documentation, informed by regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Research market developments, regulatory changes and client needs to shape licensing policy, product development and commercial strategy.
• Build the new-business pipeline and manage key licensee relationships, including applications, contracts, renewals and licensing enquiries.
• Help existing and prospective clients understand the value and permitted uses of LME market data, working with Sales and Product Development to identify and promote commercial opportunities.
• Analyse client use of LME market data to inform policy, identify opportunities, strengthen compliance and support the development of financial products and services.
• Liaise with LME Legal and external counsel on licences, contracts, schedules and applicable law, and support compliance, audit and reporting activities.
• Report on business objectives, financial performance, client activity and industry developments, providing actionable intelligence to support business decisions.
• Lead improvements to processes, systems and workflows to increase efficiency, strengthen collaboration and support digital licensing.
• Manage technology suppliers and coordinate with internal stakeholders and senior management across the LME and HKEX Group to launch and develop market data policies, products and services.

Skills

Commercial & strategy

Numerical literacy

Contract management

CRM experience

International business development

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Business/Finance or Law (2:1)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The London Metal Exchange Limited is seeking a Data Licensing and Policy Manager to lead licensing strategy for market data in a defined region. You will shape licensing policy, coordinate with legal and product teams, and drive commercial opportunities with vendors, members and clients.

With a strong background in market data licensing and policy, you will manage licenses, renewals and enquiries, analyse usage, and report on performance and developments to senior management.