Data Licensing Specialist

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Data Licensing Specialist (100%)

Zurich|Up to 40% working from home possible| Reference8319

Are you looking to grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are seeking an experienced Data Licensing Management Specialist to join the Data Licensing Management team. This role is responsible for managing third-party data supplier licensing, commercial governance, entitlement controls, supplier reporting, and operational implementation of data products across the organisation.

As a recognised subject matter expert, you will ensure supplier contractual requirements are translated into effective operational processes, product configurations, customer communications, compliance controls, and reporting obligations. You will also play a key role in driving automation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.

What You Will Do

• Own and govern the lifecycle of third-party data and licensing services, ensuring compliance with supplier agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Lead the implementation and oversight of supplier licensing frameworks, entitlement models, and commercial controls across products and services.
• Drive operational excellence through process optimization, automation initiatives, and the establishment of sustainable governance and control frameworks.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships with data suppliers and internal partners, acting as the primary point of contact for licensing, compliance, and operational matters.
• Oversee product and entitlement administration activities, ensuring accurate implementation and maintenance of data access structures and business requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate licensing, compliance, and operational risks while supporting audit, reporting, and governance activities.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership on market data licensing, supplier policies, and strategic initiatives impacting the organization.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in market data, reference data, financial information services, licensing, entitlements, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of data licensing, commercial agreements, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, AI-enabled tools, and data analytics, with the ability to drive automation and operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and lead cross-functional initiatives across business, technology, operations, and supplier organizations.
• Fluency in English and German, combined with strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities within regulated and controlled environments.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Julia Schmidtat +41583998670.

For this vacancy we only accept direct applications.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.