Overview
Head of Data Partnerships – Data Licensing Jobs in UAE at Michael Page
The Head of Data Partnerships will scale data vendor strategy across the world's leading financial data subscription providers. This is a senior, hands-on role structuring and negotiating partnerships that will enable resale / redistribution of licensed data through the platform and tri-lateral licensing models where customers already have a direct subscription and our client supports integration and permitted use ("bring-your-own-license").
Client Details
This is a confidential search – our client is a Data Provider in the Investment space. Name of the client will be shared once the shortlisted for interviews and a NDA will need to be signed.
Description
* Own Data Vendor Partnerships End-to-End
* Identify, prioritize, and onboard data vendors aligned with product strategy and customer demand
* Build and manage senior relationships across vendor business development, commercial, product, and legal team.
* Develop multi-year partnership roadmaps and renewal strategies
* Lead Data Resale / Redistribution Partnerships
* Structure and negotiate agreements that enable us to license and resell vendor datasets through our SaaS platform
* Define pricing and packaging approaches (including platform bundling, usage-based pricing, and tiered access)
* Build Tri-Lateral / BYOL Licensing Programs
* Design standardized models for customers who already license data directly from vendors
* Support Customer Deployments and Enterprise Sales
* Serve as the internal expert on vendor licensing models, permitted use, and commercial constraints
* Partner with Sales and Customer Success on enterprise deals that involve licensed datasets
* Join customer calls to clarify licensing pathways, reduce risk, and accelerate contracting
Job Offer
This is a unique opportunity to build and structure a data business from scratch with a reputable firm.
Title: Head of Data Partnerships – Data Licensing
Company: Michael Page
Location: UAE
