FactSet · 15 hours ago
Director, Data Products - M&A
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
12+ years expFactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide. We are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to join our team as Head of Data Products, M&A, where you will own the management and optimization of M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital data sets, driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiency.
AnalyticsFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurTechSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead global M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, ensuring comprehensiveness, accuracy, and efficiency, including the roadmap to improve on agent-led data extraction and curation processes
Product Strategy : Work collaboratively with product and market strategist in Deep Sector, Banking, Private Markets, Wealth and External Delivery products. Develop new content focused on generating revenue and creating a competitive advantage for FactSet
M&A Collection and Product Management: Lead the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of all deal-related collection tools and data flows across all delivery channels: FactSet Workstation, Data Feeds, APIs and in progress AI-enabled Products
Organizational Alignment & Strategy: Manage and evaluate the team of global data stewards, AGILE product owners and engineers, tied to target state architectural designs. Design and oversee the execution of high-impact data collection strategies aligned to client-led prioritization around deal coverage, Deep Sector Specialization, GP & LP profiling, client SLAs and other related data sets curated within this team
Sales Alignment: Collaborate closely with Sales leadership and individual contributors to field client-facing questions, deliver timely and relevant information, and identify emerging client needs. Prepare and present release notes, strategic roadmaps and client-ready collateral around policy, coverage and timeliness. Participate in client sales calls and training sessions to support growth and showcase FactSet’s expertise in M&A / PEVC
Product Alignment: Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering and Integration teams to create a holistic transactions view that supports Banking and other key business units. Assist in the design of Reports, Feeds and Presentation tools to ensure they maximize the impact of the content and best serves the varied types of client workflows
Competitive Analysis: Develop and disseminate robust competitive analysis reporting, including benchmarking, market trends, and acquisition tracking, enabling sales and support teams to better position our products and increase ASV
Stakeholder Management: Act as the subject matter expert for M&A data and competitive intelligence, bridging gaps between Product, Sales, and Client Success teams
Process Optimization: Continuously refine internal processes relating to data sourcing, tool use, and knowledge sharing to maximize value and operational efficiency
Thought Leadership: Represent the company externally at industry events, panels, or in written publications, elevating our reputation as a leader in M&A data and competitive strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred)
12+ years of experience in M&A, data collection/analytics, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position
Demonstrated experience managing data-driven tools/platforms, preferably within financial services, SaaS, or information services environments
In-depth understanding of M&A market dynamics, competitive landscape analysis, and revenue growth levers
Proven track record of driving cross-functional projects and collaborating with Sales, Product, and Client Success teams
Proven communication and presentation skills, with ability to field high-stakes client queries and represent the company at executive levels
Strong project management abilities and comfort with managing multiple deadlines and teams
For U.S. candidates, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Benefits
Health, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Paid time off for holidays
Family leave
Company-wide wellness days
Flexible work accommodations
Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development
Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging
Company
FactSet
FactSet is a financial research company that offers risk analytics tools and data for institutional investors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1996-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Stepp
Chief Technology Officer
Helen Shan
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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