Manager - Third Party Data - Content Acquisition

Bloomberg L.P.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial data company is seeking a strategic leader in London to enhance its Data Sourcing function. The role involves building a team focused on third-party content relationships and requires over 8 years of experience in data acquisition or licensing. Exceptional negotiation skills and knowledge of the third-party data landscape are essential. This position offers the opportunity to shape innovative data solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in data acquisition or content licensing.
• Deep expertise in third-party market data ecosystem.
• Proven track record of strategy implementation in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow the Data Sourcing function globally.
• Build a team of third-party content relationship managers.
• Drive operating model and governance frameworks for data scouting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Data acquisition expertise

Operational capabilities development

Job description

Manager - Third Party Data - Content Acquisition

Location

London

Business Area

Data

Ref #

10044974

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg runs on data. Our products are fueled by powerful information. We combine data and context to paint the whole picture for our clients, around the clock – from around the world. In Data, we are responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately. We apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative workflow efficiencies, and we implement technology solutions to enhance our systems, products and processes - all while providing platinum customer support to our clients.

Our Team

Our Content Acquisition (CA) owns the acquisition of data contributed to Bloomberg from third-party providers, data partners, and institutions to ensure our products reflect the most comprehensive and relevant information available. CA’s mission is to be the data partner of choice—by encouraging trusted, two-way relationships and delivering impactful outcomes through scalable access to high-value content.

What’s the Role?

We’re looking for a senior, strategic leader to establish and grow our Data Sourcing function globally. In this critical leadership role, you will build a team of third-party content relationship managers who are passionate about sourcing, evaluating, and securing access to new and differentiated data sets, such as Private Markets, Indices, Credit Ratings, ESG, Alternative Data and Industry Content, that are of utmost importance to the future of our business. You will drive the operating model, governance frameworks, and end-to-end processes required to operationalize and scale an outstanding data scouting capability.

You’ll bring a deep understanding of the third-party data landscape, emerging content trends, and commercial models. You’re also an expert relationship builder and dealmaker, comfortable negotiating sophisticated agreements, and a builder with a passion for developing new teams from the ground up.

You’ll need to have

• 8+ years of leadership experience in data acquisition, content licensing, or a similar role, including experience building and leading high-performing teams

• Deep expertise in the third-party market data ecosystem, including key vendors, content categories, and commercial/licensing models

• A proven track record of defining and implementing strategy in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

• Demonstrated experience in developing scalable operational capabilities across global teams

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across internal business units

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels including senior management

We’d love to see

• Experience building new functions or teams, particularly in a data-driven or technology-led business

• Knowledge of contract structures, licensing frameworks, and regulatory implications for market data usage

• Passion for developing talent and coaching teams to build high-impact, strategic partnerships with external data providers

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