Global Data Acquisition & Partnerships Lead

Socure; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Socure seeks an International Data Acquisition Manager to expand and manage global data assets powering identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions. You will source, onboard, and manage third-party data providers across markets, focusing on data quality and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to operationalize data sources and scale international growth, with emphasis on UK/EU markets and inclusivity.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in data acquisition, vendor management, procurement, partnerships, data operations, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating or managing third-party data providers, ideally across multiple markets or jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess data quality, business value, and operational trade-offs.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and privacy frameworks impacting data acquisition and usage, including UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other relevant data protection requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including experience maintaining structured documentation and evaluation records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Aufgaben

• Support the evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing management of third-party data vendors across multiple international markets and product lines, ensuring alignment with business priorities and needs.
• Prepare RFIs, RFPs, diligence materials, and vendor assessments to evaluate capabilities, data quality, compliance posture, operational fit, and commercial value.
• Maintain clear, auditable documentation regarding purchased data, vendor status, usage rights, contractual constraints, and performance across the data acquisition lifecycle.
• Help manage renewals and identify new vendors to improve product quality, expand coverage, and enhance cost efficiency.
• Research and evaluate new international data sources for identity verification, fraud prevention, KYC/eKYC, and compliance.
• Develop a deep understanding of Socure products and international scenarios to assess the relevance, incremental value, and risks of potential data sources.
• Partner with Product, Data Science, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Procurement to align on priorities and plan integrations.
• Contribute to data acquisition that promotes inclusivity, coverage, and fairness in identity verification across diverse populations and regions.
• Represent the Data Acquisition team in cross-functional meetings, clearly communicating findings, trade-offs, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Assist in due diligence for prospective data sources, including data quality assessments, overlap and coverage analysis, compliance reviews, and performance testing.
• Support structured evaluations and proof-of-concept testing for new vendors and datasets using evidence-based methods to determine business value and product impact.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics, vendor performance, feed reliability, and issues such as drift, schema changes, or outages; help coordinate remediation as necessary.
• Work with internal technical teams to plan integrations, including understanding schemas, APIs, delivery models, and operational dependencies.
• Manage day-to-day operations across the international data acquisition lifecycle, including vendor communications, issue resolution, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
• Track and document cost, usage, and value metrics for acquired datasets, supporting budgeting, renewals, prioritization, and vendor decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve evaluation frameworks, and scale the team's operating model as international data needs expand.

Kenntnisse

5+ years experience

Vendor management

Data quality assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation & traceability

Communication

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Jobbeschreibung

Socure seeks an International Data Acquisition Manager to expand and manage global data assets powering identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions. You will source, onboard, and manage third-party data providers across markets, focusing on data quality and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to operationalize data sources and scale international growth, with emphasis on UK/EU markets and inclusivity.