(Senior) Vice President – Vendor Management – Market Data
Company Description
Since its foundation in 2007, Solactive AG has evolved into one of the world’s most important and fastest-growing index providers. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we power global investment products across ETFs, structured products, and mandates.Our reputation is built on innovation, speed, flexibility, and strong partnerships.
Job Overview
As Solactive continues to scale globally, we are seeking a (Senior) Vice President to further professionalize and strengthen our Market Data Management function. In this role, you will define and advance how Solactive engages with exchanges and data vendors, ensuring a robust, compliant, and commercially optimized data framework across the organization.
This position sits at the intersection of business, legal, product, and technology. You will proactively assess vendor-related risks, oversee strategic licensing decisions, and establish the structures necessary to minimize regulatory exposure, financial inefficiencies, and operational vulnerabilities.
Are you an experienced market data professional with deep expertise in licensing frameworks, exchange policies, and vendor negotiations? Do you combine strategic thinking with strong commercial judgment? Are you ready to elevate Solactive’s market data governance to the next level?
Your Tasks- Define and drive the strategic direction of Market Data Management at Solactive
- Advise executive leadership on market data-related risks and opportunities
- Lead negotiations and oversee strategic relationships with key exchanges and data vendors
- Optimize data spend and licensing structures to maximize ROI and commercial efficiency
- Establish and institutionalize a proactive governance and compliance framework across the organization
- Serve as senior escalation point for vendor disputes, audits, and regulatory matters
- Anticipate regulatory and policy changes in the market data landscape and operationalize necessary adjustments
- Strengthen cross-functional alignment between Legal, IT, Product, Sales, and Index Management
- 8+ years of experience in market data services, exchange/vendor management, or related roles in financial services (indexing, asset management, investment banking, or data vendors)
- Proven track record of negotiating complex market data agreements and managing high-value vendor relationships
- Deep expertise in exchange licensing models, redistribution rights, derived and non-display usage, and associated compliance implications
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience optimizing data cost structures
- Experience in managing vendor audits, escalations, or high-risk contractual matters
- Strategic and analytical mindset with strong risk awareness and sound judgment
- Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)
- Legal authorization to work in Germany
- Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive
- Modern Culture: Enjoy our modern, flat hierarchy and startup-like culture
- Responsibility & Connections: Take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in- and outside of the company.
- Vacation: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days, plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package
- Special Benefits: Job ticket and gym access, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits