Data Sourcing Manager

We are looking for a Data Sourcing Manager to support the development of Sayari’s high-value fast-growing global data assets. This role requires a unique blend of open-source investigations (subject matter expertise), business, and technical savvy. You will be empowered to define what data sources power Sayari products by collecting business requirements from product management counterparts, and conducting return on investment analyses and analytical relevance checks on all proposals you present.
This role is part of Sayari’s Data Insights Lab, our team of data and investigations experts who ensure that our software platforms are backed by data assets that are comprehensive, relevant, up-to-date, and optimally structured. You will report to the Director of Data Sourcing and will be part of a dynamic and collaborative product organization. This is a hybrid role, and want candidates who prefer to work flexibly from home and our main office in downtown Washington, DC. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Scouting: Identify databases from public and/or commercial sources that align with product and business requirements. You will locate open source datasets and identify web scraping strategies to keep our data library competitive. You will be accountable for ensuring resilience by devising alternatives and contingency plans to respond to changes in data availability. 
• Data Licensing and Partnerships: With support from the Director of Data Sourcing, close data licensing and partnership agreements needed to fulfill product and business requirements. You will be empowered to meet and negotiate directly with government and third-party data providers. You will manage vendor relationships within your portfolio to ensure uninterrupted data access.
• Data Extraction: Support the continued development of data schemas with new data acquisitions and ensure that data parsers accurately reflect the original source data you integrate. You will be fully accountable for conducting quality checks on the data you bring on board, and for identifying and implementing improvements in the data extraction process to ensure it not only maintains fidelity to the original data but also exceeds user expectations.
• Data Backlog Management: Organize and prioritize data-related tasks, requests, or projects based on return on investment and business need, with the end goal of ensuring Sayari is always bringing the most trustworthy data to market. You will be actively consulted to ensure that Data Engineers are working at optimal capacity. 
• Performance Metrics and Analysis: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of data sources, data freshness, and data extraction initiatives in your portfolio. You will use data-driven insights to inform iterative improvements and ensure that your output meets both user needs and business objectives.
• Manage Data Documentation: Maintain and constantly improve all data documentation relevant to your portfolio including but not limited to: dashboards, spreadsheets, FAQs, source descriptions, budget files, etc. You will be responsible for ensuring our partner teams have timely and easy access to the information they need about our data assets.
• Maintain Data Availability Expertise: Keep apprised of new public disclosure legislation, establishment of ultimate beneficial owner registries, etc. as relevant to your portfolio. You will be the in-house expert on public disclosure and global transparency regulations. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage closely with product management and data engineering stakeholders on ideation, prioritization, and execution of data acquisition initiatives in the product roadmap. Your role will be critical in getting buy-in from stakeholders efficiently.
• Maintain Domain Expertise: You will need to keep your knowledge and skills sharp in order to stay effective in this role. You will proactively maintain your product and domain expertise by regularly using our products, engaging with Solutions and customers, following market and regulatory trends, and more.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5+ years of professional experience working with global commercial data, trade data, risk data for Sayari priority domains, or other relevant data types
• Experience conducting business deals in international settings, with a proven track record of closing agreements effectively 
• Familiarity with Sayari and/or other investigative and supply chain risk management software
• Experience with GitHub, SuperSet, MixPanel, Hex, and BigQuery; general technical fluency and/or interest
• Thrives on new challenges and comfortable wearing many hats; start-up mindset with experience in high-growth/SaaS environments
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• BS or BA degree

Desired Skills & Experience

• Foreign language proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Farsi
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in the trade/corporate investigations and risk management fields
• Coding (Python), data science, or related experience