Manager, Data Acquisition

About the Business

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. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at https://risk.lexisnexis.com/.

About the Team

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.

About the Role

The Data Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing external data sources that support business strategy, product innovation, and market growth. This role focuses on supporting the Insurance Auto and Home verticals. It 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 position can be hybrid in Alpharetta, GA or remote in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of external data sources that support strategic business and product priorities.
• Identify new market opportunities and data partnerships that strengthen product differentiation and long‑term growth.
• Build and manage relationships with data suppliers, serving as the primary point of coordination throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Partner cross‑functionally with product, analytics, legal, compliance, finance, and technology teams to assess opportunities and advance initiatives.
• Drive supplier due diligence, data evaluations, and onboarding activities to ensure new data assets meet business, operational, and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms and support contract development in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
• Oversee the successful transition of new data assets from evaluation through implementation and operational handoff.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage ongoing governance activities, and help address issues, renewals, and contract‑related decisions.
• Develop clear business cases, recommendations, and status updates to support prioritization and executive decision‑making.
• Ensure all acquisition activities align with internal policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or risk management (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Experience 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, and business analyst/support skills.
• Solid collaboration and influence management skills.
• Strength in communication, interacting and influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Executive presence and professional presentation skills.
• Understanding of technology and database applications.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple issues concurrently in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to perform follow‑up and status updates on multiple items.
• Familiarity with the Auto and Home Insurance markets a plus.

Pay

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 – $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Base Pay Ranges by location:

• Colorado: $95,300 – $158,800
• Illinois: $100,100 – $166,800
• Chicago, IL: $104,800 – $174,700
• Maryland: $100,100 – $166,800
• New York: $104,800 – $174,700
• New York City: $114,300 – $190,500
• Rochester, NY: $95,300 – $158,800
• Ohio: $90,500 – $150,900
• New Jersey: $112,574 – $179,826

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.