Senior Data Vendor Manager 

The Senior Data Vendor Manager at Clearwater Analytics plays a pivotal role in overseeing the entire lifecycle of vendor management activities, including vendor audits, contract renewals, licensing upgrades, and maintenance. They are responsible for ensuring Clearwater maintains healthy and successful relationships with our vendors. 

By managing vendor relationships, they will develop and implement rigorous tests to audit contractual compliance. With a comprehensive understanding of the vendor management process, the ideal candidate will proactively engage in strategic initiatives to enhance Clearwater's position regarding reference data, driving overall excellence and operational efficiency. 

 
Responsibilities: 

Manages and tracks vendor invoices 

Provides vendor usage reporting as dictated by contractual requirements 

Performs cost and spend analysis to identify cost effective solutions for existing and future contracts 

Works closely with the information technology user groups and contracted service providers to assess internal needs and vendor performance 

Supports development of schedule of contract renewals with built-in triggers to prevent unexpected termination/expiration of agreements. 

Ensures invoices are paid accurately and on time 

Ensures compliance with known data risks 

Strong understanding of Clearwater’s data flow and how clients leverage vendor data and how vendor data manifests itself within our platform. 

Employee is expected to meet in person with top three vendors by expense and top three vendors by risk at least once per year 

Assist with Coupa contract management system 

Assist in contract negotiations 

 
Requirements:    

7+ years of experience working with Clearwater databases and/or dataset 

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, math or science related field 

Sound knowledge of Clearwater financial data vendors and their associated data offerings 

Able to work autonomously and answer most requests and inquiries 

Proven analytical skills, the ability to apply and interpret results, arrive at logical conclusions, and recommend solutions, inclusive of documentation and reporting 

Has a documented career roadmap and can self-evaluate performance and make necessary adjustments in accordance with career aspirations   

Self-motivated, results driven problem solver 

Strong influencing skills through verbal communication and high impact, data-driven presentations 

What we offer 

Business casual atmosphere 

Team focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership 

Access cutting edge investment reporting technology and expertise  

RSUs as well as employee stock purchase plan and 401k with match  

PTO and volunteer time off to give back to the community  

Defined and undefined career pathways allowing you to grow your own way  

Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year  

Work from home Fridays 

Maternity and paternity leave