Manager, Data Acquisition

RELX•Alpharetta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. The Data Acquisition team sources and manages the external data that powers our solutions. The team works across the organization to evaluate data opportunities, onboard and manage suppliers, and ensure data is acquired responsibly, compliantly, and in support of our business strategy. The Data Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing external data sources that support business strategy, product innovation, and market growth. This particular role will focus on supporting the Insurance Auto and Home verticals. This role manages key data provider relationships, leads commercial negotiations, and works cross-functionally with product, analytics, legal, compliance, finance, and technology teams to bring new data assets into the business. The role also helps ensure data is sourced responsibly, aligned to business needs, and positioned to deliver long-term value through effective onboarding, governance, and ongoing supplier management. This role can be hybrid in Alpharetta, GA or remote in the US.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years related work experience
Experienced with contract negotiations
Proven success managing external data and vendor relationships
Proven success working with multiple functional areas
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
Strong research, financial analysis, business analyst/support skills
Solid collaboration and influence management skills
Strength in communication, interacting and influencing at all levels of the organization
Executive presence, professional presentation skills
Understanding of technology and database applications
Detail orientated
Ability to handle multiple issues concurrently in a dynamic environment
Ability to perform follow up and status updates on multiple items

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or risk management, preferred
Familiarity with the Auto and Home Insurance markets a plus

Responsibilities

Leading the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of external data sources that support strategic business and product priorities
Identifying new market opportunities and data partnerships that strengthen product differentiation and long-term growth
Building and managing relationships with data suppliers, serving as the primary point of coordination throughout the acquisition lifecycle
Partnering cross-functionally with product, analytics, legal, compliance, finance, and technology teams to assess opportunities and advance initiatives
Driving supplier due diligence, data evaluations, and onboarding activities to ensure new data assets meet business, operational, and compliance requirements
Negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development in partnership with legal and business stakeholders
Overseeing the successful transition of new data assets from evaluation through implementation and operational handoff
Monitoring supplier performance, managing ongoing governance activities, and helping address issues, renewals, and contract-related decisions
Developing clear business cases, recommendations, and status updates to support prioritization and executive decision-making
Ensuring all acquisition activities align with internal policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements