(Senior) Vice President – Vendor Management – Market Data

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(Senior) Vice President – Vendor Management – Market Data

full-time

Frankfurt am Main

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

You have mastered the market data world. Now apply that knowledge where it makes a real difference in defining our vendor relationships worldwide and developing something you can take pride in.

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

Your Profile

• 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

Our Offer

• 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

Recruiting process

It really is all about the people.

• 1. Screening Call
  The screening / introduction round is focus on assessment of a candidate's basic qualifications and determine whether (s)he is a good fit for the role and the company.
• 2. Meeting the team
  The team round is focused on the candidate’s subject-matter know-how and abilities. The interviewer will ask questions specific to the job and the candidate’s prior experience. The candidate will be expected to provide specific examples to demonstrate his/her subject- matter knowledge.
• 3. Task round
  This one is an optional round, primarily targeted towards technical roles such as developers, that aims to filter out unfit candidates based on their coding skills.
  As part of the optional task round, the candidate will be given a home task to solve within a specified timeline, which they will need to complete and send back to the hiring team for evaluation.
• 4. Management talk
  The management round is the opportunity for the candidate to show qualifications and motivation for the role, from a strategic company‑fit point of view.
  Moreover, it is an opportunity for the candidate to learn more about the company's culture and vision.

Hello!

We're constantly looking for talented people to join us, and have opportunities available in a wide variety of roles.

Roopali, Human Resources

We constantly develop tailor‑made and multi‑asset class index solutions.