Global Data Acquisition & Partnerships Lead

Socure; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socure is seeking an International Data Acquisition Manager to expand and manage our global data assets driving identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions. You will source, evaluate, onboard, and manage third-party data providers across international markets, with a focus on data quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Data Acquisition and Strategy, you will partner with Product, Data Science, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in data acquisition, vendor management, procurement, partnerships, data operations, or related field.
• Experience evaluating or managing third-party data providers across multiple markets or jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data quality, value, and trade-offs.
• Knowledge of regulatory and privacy frameworks (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, etc.) impacting data acquisition and usage.
• Excellent organizational skills with structured documentation and evaluation records.
• Strong written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation, onboarding, and ongoing management of third-party data vendors across international markets and product lines.
• Assist in preparing RFIs, RFPs, diligence materials, and vendor assessments to evaluate capabilities, data quality, compliance, and value.
• Maintain auditable documentation regarding purchased data, vendor status, usage rights, and performance across acquisition lifecycle.
• Help manage renewals and identify new vendors to improve product quality, extend coverage, and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Procurement to plan integrations and align on priorities.
• Represent the Data Acquisition team in cross-functional meetings, communicating findings and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Data acquisition

Vendor management

Procurement

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

SQL

Job description

Socure is seeking an International Data Acquisition Manager to expand and manage our global data assets driving identity verification, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions. You will source, evaluate, onboard, and manage third-party data providers across international markets, with a focus on data quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Head of Data Acquisition and Strategy, you will partner with Product, Data Science, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and external