Data Acquisition Lead – Remote

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Data Acquisition Manager to identify, evaluate, and secure external data sources that support business strategy and product development. This role focuses on Insurance Auto and Home verticals, managing data provider relationships, and leading negotiations with vendors.

You will collaborate across product, analytics, legal, compliance, finance, and technology to onboard new data assets responsibly and deliver long‑term value, governance, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or risk management, preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Experienced with contract negotiations.
• Proven success managing external data and vendor relationships.
• Proven success working with multiple functional areas.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong research, financial analysis, business analyst/support skills.
• Solid collaboration and influence management skills.
• Strength in communication, interacting and influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Executive presence, professional presentation skills.
• Understanding of technology and database applications.
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to handle multiple issues concurrently in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to perform follow up and status updates on multiple items.
• Familiarity with the Auto and Home Insurance markets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of external data sources that support strategic business and product priorities.
• Identifying new market opportunities and data partnerships that strengthen product differentiation and long-term growth.
• Building and managing relationships with data suppliers, serving as the primary point of coordination throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Partnering cross-functionally with product, analytics, legal, compliance, finance, and technology teams to assess opportunities and advance initiatives.
• Driving supplier due diligence, data evaluations, and onboarding activities to ensure new data assets meet business, operational, and compliance requirements.
• Negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
• Overseeing the successful transition of new data assets from evaluation through implementation and operational handoff.
• Monitoring supplier performance, managing ongoing governance activities, and helping address issues, renewals, and contract-related decisions.
• Developing clear business cases, recommendations, and status updates to support prioritization and executive decision-making.
• Ensuring all acquisition activities align with internal policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Executive presence

Influence management

Research

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or risk management

Job description

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Data Acquisition Manager to identify, evaluate, and secure external data sources that support business strategy and product development. This role focuses on Insurance Auto and Home verticals, managing data provider relationships, and leading negotiations with vendors.

You will collaborate across product, analytics, legal, compliance, finance, and technology to onboard new data assets responsibly and deliver long‑term value, governance, and supplier