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DATA MANAGER - CONTENT ACQUISITION & RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (CARM)
Location London
Title DATA MANAGER - CONTENT ACQUISITION & RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (CARM)
Salary Very Competitive
Description
The Data Manager, Content Acquisition & Rights Management (CARM) will help direct a centralized function for our divisions for the acquisition and distribution of 3rd party content. The role will implement internal controls to ensure that use and reuse of 3rd party content contracts meet the needs of our businesses and ensure S&P's compliance with all terms and conditions.

The selected candidate will assist in coordinating our 3rd party content acquisition strategy in such a way that maximizes the benefits to the business while securing contracts that leverage S&P's global scale and presence. Although responsibilities are primarily focused on EMEA and APAC regional departmental requirements, positions will provide some support for global initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Optimize data sources and manage relationships with third party suppliers
  • Manage the contract renewal process globally for CARM including re-negotiation and re-evaluation of existing contracts
  • Review existing relationships with vendors to ensure compliance with obligations that result from new regulations and/or compliance policies.
  • Minimize legal risks by working with internal legal teams, Global Regulatory Affairs and business people to ensure that S&P’s use of vendor data is in compliance with contract terms.
  • Manage workflow for contract initiation and approval
  • Negotiate master agreements for S&P, thus reducing the number of duplicate contracts with the same vendors for similar data
  • Work closely with other pillars of the Data Solutions & Operations organization in projects and initiatives that require 3rd party data to ensure that projects can deliver on those content requirements
  • Work with global CARM resources on development and enhancement of systems and other support tools
  • Develop and implement a proactive communication and education plan for business segments regarding processes and guidelines for content acquisition and management
  • Act as liaison to business units regarding data acquisition and usage
  • Minimize legal risks associated with distribution and re-distribution rights
  • Work closely with units and the Product Development groups in the creation and adaptation of new products for S&P, ensuring that our rights around the data and content are resilient
  • Subscription account management
JobType Full-Time, Vacation
SkillsRequired
  • Bachelors degree required with 3+ years of relevant experience focused on use, acquisition and/or distribution of 3rd party content and implementing internal controls over the use of 3rd party content
  • Experience leading contract negotiations; familiar with financial data sets
  • JD or MBA is preferred
  • Financial skills to create and present business case and ROI.
  • Excellent presentation and writing skills with ability to influence.
  • Working knowledge of database applications
  • Capital market industry knowledge and intellectual property rights management experience a plus.
  • Customer focused with a good understanding of different market segments’ use of S&P data.
Posted 23 July 2010
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