Global Market Data Licensing & Policy Lead

London Metal Exchange; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Metal Exchange (LME) in London is seeking a Market Data Licensing and Policy Manager to lead licensing of LME market data for a defined region and support related policy development. You will work with Sales, Legal and Product teams to shape licensing policy, manage licences and satisfy regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for fostering client relationships, analysing data usage, and driving commercial opportunities while ensuring compliance and efficient processes across

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in business, finance or law with at least a 2:1.
• Demonstrable business experience in market data licensing.
• FISD Market Data Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement licensing policy frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Research market developments and client needs to shape licensing policy and strategy.
• Build and manage licensee relationships, including applications, contracts and renewals.
• Explain value and permitted uses of market data to clients with Sales and Product teams.
• Analyse data usage to inform policy, identify opportunities and support product development.
• Collaborate with Legal and external counsel on licences, schedules and applicable law.
• Report on objectives, financial performance and industry developments for decision making.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and enable digital licensing.
• Coordinate with technology suppliers and HKEX Group to launch data policies and services.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Numerical literacy

Contract management

International business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or Law (2:1)

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The London Metal Exchange (LME) in London is seeking a Market Data Licensing and Policy Manager to lead licensing of LME market data for a defined region and support related policy development. You will work with Sales, Legal and Product teams to shape licensing policy, manage licences and satisfy regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for fostering client relationships, analysing data usage, and driving commercial opportunities while ensuring compliance and efficient processes across