Data Licensing and Policy Manager

The Data Licensing and Policy Manager will manage licensing of LME market data to clients and vendors across a particular region and/or area of expertise. Responsibilities: Help develop and implement business plans and strategic projects that support the sustainable growth of the LME's market data business. Assist in the maintenance and development of the LME's market data licensing framework, policies, guidance and supporting documentation, informed by regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Research market developments, regulatory changes and client needs to shape licensing policy, product development and commercial strategy. Build the new-business pipeline and manage key licensee relationships, including applications, contracts, renewals and licensing enquiries. Help existing and prospective clients understand the value and permitted uses of LME market data, working with Sales and Product Development to identify and promote commercial opportunities. Analyse client use of LME market data to inform policy, identify opportunities, strengthen compliance and support the development of financial products and services. Liaise with LME Legal and external counsel on licences, contracts, schedules and applicable law, and support compliance, audit and reporting activities. Report on business objectives, financial performance, client activity and industry developments, providing actionable intelligence to support business decisions. Lead improvements to processes, systems and workflows to increase efficiency, strengthen collaboration and support digital licensing. Manage technology suppliers and coordinate with internal stakeholders and senior management across the LME and HKEX Group to launch and develop market data policies, products and services. Requirements: Ideally educated to degree level (B.Bus/B.Fin or Law preferable, at least 2:1) Demonstrable business experience FISD Market Data Certification an advantage Significant and relevant business to business experience in market data and Derived Data licensing and policy in a bank or financial investment firm or Exchange environment Significant knowledge of derivatives, commodities and/or metals data in previous roles an advantage Solid market knowledge of financial investment products including commodity futures and options, Indices, CFDs, ETFs, ETCs and similar Familiarity with regulatory considerations for data licensing and policy including ideally BMR and Mifid II Job Data by YubHub .