Director of Data Development and Vendor Management
The Role: We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-starter to direct and manage the strategy behind delivery of third-party data across Morningstar's Commodity & Energy product. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the commodities markets, a passion for software and improving the user experience for data access and delivery. The successful candidate will be a key member of the product management group and interact with internal/external clients and our data development team in Mumbai to define the structure of third-party data, prioritize requirements and participate in JIRA sprint planning. This role will also be pivotal in maintaining vendor relationships and adding new sources to our robust commodity data suite. The preferred location for this position is Chicago.
Responsibilities
Manage and consult on data projects through all phases of the product development life cycle
Work with customer relationship managers and the Mumbai development team to convert client data requirements into detailed, technical specifications ensuring client needs are met
Improve and maintain internal Morningstar stakeholder relationships for downstream data usage as well as internal providers of data to our offering
Maintain existing vendor relationships (contractually, strategically and coordinate reporting/licensing specifics)
Execute market research with existing clients, prospects, existing vendors and prospect vendors to source new data feeds and strategize on impact commercially
Qualifications
At least 5-years’ experience in a business analyst or data product manager role, preferably in a commodity trading company or commodity data vendor/exchange
Subject matter expertise in commodity and energy trading including an understanding of spot and forward data structures and analysis needs of trading operations
Facility with data manipulation and analysis
While this is not a technical role, experience of software and data development is required, demonstrated ability and flexibility to manage multiple, concurrent projects
Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills and an ability to work within a rapidly evolving solutions-oriented development group
Ability to surface requirements from clients and vendors and translate them into working solutions
Bachelor's degree
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