Data Partnership Lead

Lloyd’s List Intelligence are the trusted experts delivering transparent and actionable maritime data empowering 60,000 professionals around the globe to make confident decisions that drive the safe, efficient, and lawful movement of trade by sea. Our advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and industry expertise transform our unparalleled data into unique insight delivered through data and analytics services, news and commentary, and publications.

We have teams working across the globe in data and analytics, product management, editorial and market analysis, technology, marketing, sales, and customer success.

Are you passionate about helping companies navigate the complex maritime operations, risk and compliance landscape?

If so, we want to hear from you.

**Role Profile**

Lloyd’s List Intelligence has been the trusted source of maritime intelligence for almost 300 years, supporting the safe, lawful, and efficient movement of trade by sea. We are driven by a mission to deliver accurate data and analysis when our clients need it most.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, results-driven professional with strong project management capabilities, commercial awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of data-driven decision-making.

This role is permanent, reporting to the Data Science & Analytics Manager, and offers balanced working with 2-3 days a week in our London office.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the identification and development of new data partnership opportunities through market research and competitive analysis.
- Strategically negotiate and finalize partnership terms that align with business objectives.
- Maintain and nurture strong relationships with existing partners, acting as the primary point of contact, ensuring optimal data quality and value is derived from each partnership.
- Track, analyse, and report on the performance of data partnerships, ensuring they meet agreed KPIs, and provide actionable insights to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams (legal and data analytics team) to ensure the successful integration of data sources into our ingestion system.
- Present partnership updates to senior management and key stakeholders, providing clear insights into progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

**What we are looking for**:
**Essential**
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, data analytics, or a related discipline) or equivalent experience managing data partnerships at a senior level
- Proven B2B partnership or/and relationship management experience
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen, with the ability to diplomatically secure beneficial agreements that align with company strategy.
- Exceptional relationship management and networking abilities, with experience fostering long-term partnerships that deliver measurable value
- Strategic and analytical thinker, with the ability to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and drive business growth through data partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to various audiences, including senior leadership and external partners.
- Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative and innovative problem-solving in managing partnerships.
- Has hands on experience using databases would be beneficial

**Desirable**:

- In-depth knowledge of the maritime industry, especially ship registration details, ownership structures, insurance, and vessel classification systems.
- Knowledge of key trends in the data sourcing industry and familiarity with data integration processes.
- Proven expertise in business development or commercial decision-making in data-driven industries.

**Our Promise to You - Benefits**
- 25 Days Holiday rising to 27 after 2 years’ service and a day off for your birthday
- Life Assurance for 4 x Salary
- Company pension scheme: employee contribution of 5% basic salary, matched by an employer contribution of 5%
- Up to 4 Days Paid Volunteering
- Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy up to £250
- Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave)
- Flexible benefits including Private Healthcare Plan and Dental Insurance

Please let us know of any adjustments we need to make for you to show us your best self.