Strategic Data Partnerships Manager

OverviewAt Veriff, we verify identities at scale, helping businesses connect with honest people online.Our software verifies over 10,000 government-issued documents from more than 190 countries, and this is growing fast.These are millions of verified identities a year and countless people working behind the scenes to help make the lives of millions—and eventually billions—of people safer online.We are a force for good, and we want to be the standard for trust online.We are seeking a Strategic Data Partnerships Manager to lead the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of data licensing agreements with global data providers.This role will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure that all data usage within our products and services is compliant, commercially optimized, and aligned with business strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesPartnership Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for selected global data providers, fostering strong, long-term relationships that drive mutual value.Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and finalize data license agreements with exchanges and other third-party providers, ensuring favorable commercial and operational terms.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams including Product, Legal, Finance, Proposition, Sales, Rights Governance, Compliance, and Commercial Analysis to align agreements with business objectives.Usage Governance: Manage issues relating to the third-party usage rights of data within products and services, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.Commercial Optimization: Implement new pricing structures and commercial terms for both new and existing services, supporting revenue growth and cost efficiency.Agreement Management: Support, review and manage internal legal and compliance teams to prepare, and amend agreements as needed to reflect evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.Operational Compliance: Oversee reporting, payment, and compliance matters tied to third-party data agreements, guiding internal teams to meet all contractual obligations.Qualifications & ExperienceProven track record in negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements, ideally within financial services, data licensing, or technology.Experience working with exchanges or large-scale third-party data providers.Strong understanding of contractual terms relating to data usage rights, compliance, and licensing.Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Why Shaping the Future with Us?Remote flexibility & global team.Stock options & career growth opportunities.Learning budget & refresh days.Comprehensive health & wellness benefits.Why Veriff?We are the preferred identity verification platform partner for the world's most innovative growth-driven organizations helping conveniently verify and safeguard users anywhere in the world.We support the broadest number of identity documents from nearly every country and territory in the world - and this is continually increasing.With a diverse team in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, and Estonia, as well as robust backing and funding from investors including Accel, Alkeon, IVP, Tiger Capital, and Y Combinator, we're dedicated to helping businesses and individuals build a safer and more secure world.We strive to be the benchmark for trust online, and we take pride in being a positive force.We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to a diverse and representative team.Different opinions, perspectives and personalities push us forward.We want to hear from people who are passionate about their work and align with our values.Regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.We also know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates - so rest assured, whoever you are, we want to hear from youPlease be informed that in the final stage of the recruitment process we may request you to go through identity verification.For more information, please see Recruitment Privacy Policy.#BR #LI-CY1#J-*****-Ljbffr