GM, Hed of Data

Talos•New York, NY

10d•$280,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Talos is seeking an experienced business leader to lead its data business and position it for strong, sustainable growth. The role owns the P&L, product strategy, and client relationships for Talos’s digital assets data offering, built on the Coin Metrics acquisition. The leader will work with engineering, sales, and executive leadership to shape how data products are developed, packaged, and brought to market.

Requirements

Proven experience leading a business unit or owning a P&L, ideally at a market data, index, or financial data provider.
A track record of turning around or growing a business with clear, measurable results.
Strong data product expertise, including monetization, packaging, pricing, and go-to-market for both self-service and enterprise models.
A background in capital markets.
Strong understanding of and conviction about the digital assets asset class.
Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver through cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Experience building and leading research, product, or data science teams.
Sound commercial judgment and accurate forecasting.
Executive presence and ability to engage with and constructively challenge senior leadership.
A builder’s mindset suited to fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.

Nice To Haves

Digital assets experience.

Responsibilities

Own the data business P&L, including revenue, costs, forecasting, and performance reporting to executive leadership.
Set and execute product strategy, determining what to invest in, scale, or sunset based on product traction and market demand.
Develop a commercial model for self-service customers and enterprise clients, including packaging, pricing, and distribution.
Lead research, product, and data science teams, ensuring research informs product development and supports Talos more broadly.
Partner with sales, marketing, and engineering teams outside the role’s reporting line to align priorities and deliver revenue growth.
Own client outcomes and account health, resolving issues and driving retention and expansion.
Define the data business’s positioning and brand strategy within the wider Talos group.
Build a high-performing, motivated team with a strong sense of ownership and shared identity.

Benefits

Retirement plan contributions.
Unlimited vacation and a PTO bonus: employees who take 15 vacation days, including five consecutive days, receive a $2,000 USD bonus.
Bonus and stock ownership.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave for 20 weeks after one year of service.
Global offsites and team outings.
One-time stipend toward at-home office setup.
Monthly $50 wellness credit for expenses such as gym memberships, ski passes, and workout classes.
$25 USD lunch credit for days in-office.
Donation matching up to $100 USD annually.
Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks in the office.