At Veriff, we verify identities at scale, helping businesses connect with honest people online. Our software verifies over 10,000 government-issued documents from more than 190 countries, and this is growing fast! These are millions of verified identities a year and countless people working behind the scenes to help make the lives of millions—and eventually billions—of people safer online. We are a force for good, and we want to be the standard for trust online.
We are seeking a Strategic Data Partnerships Manager to lead the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of data licensing agreements with global data providers. This role will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure that all data usage within our products and services is compliant, commercially optimized, and aligned with business strategy.
Key ResponsibilitiesPartnership Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for selected global data providers, fostering strong, long-term relationships that drive mutual value.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and finalize data license agreements with exchanges and other third-party providers, ensuring favorable commercial and operational terms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams including Product, Legal, Finance, Proposition, Sales, Rights Governance, Compliance, and Commercial Analysis to align agreements with business objectives.
Usage Governance: Manage issues relating to the third-party usage rights of data within products and services, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Commercial Optimization: Implement new pricing structures and commercial terms for both new and existing services, supporting revenue growth and cost efficiency.
Agreement Management: Support, review and manage internal legal and compliance teams to prepare, and amend agreements as needed to reflect evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
Operational Compliance: Oversee reporting, payment, and compliance matters tied to third-party data agreements, guiding internal teams to meet all contractual obligations.
Proven track record in negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements, ideally within financial services, data licensing, or technology.
Experience working with exchanges or large-scale third-party data providers.
Strong understanding of contractual terms relating to data usage rights, compliance, and licensing.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse functions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
When you join Team Veriff, we offer you the opportunity to have real impact and advance your career, whilst looking after you along the way with a range of benefits designed with you in mind. Some of our favorites include:
- Remote flexibility & global team.
- Stock options & career growth opportunities.
- Learning budget & refresh days.
- Comprehensive health & wellness benefits.
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What We Do
Veriff is the preferred identity verification partner for the world’s biggest and best digital companies, including pioneers in fintech, crypto, gaming and the mobility sectors. We provide advanced technology, deep insights and expertise from our foundation in digital-first Estonia and honed over decades in leading the digital identity revolution.The partner of choice for businesses who need to rapidly and effortlessly verify online users from anywhere in the world, Veriff delivers the widest possible identity document coverage. By supporting government issued IDs from more than 230 countries and territories and with our intelligent decision engine which analyzes thousands of technological and behavioral variables Veriff enables trust from the first hello.
With offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, and Estonia, and robust backing and funding from investors including Accel, Alkeon, IVP, Tiger Capital and Y Combinator, we’re dedicated to helping businesses and individuals build a safer and more secure world. To learn more, visit veriff.com.
