Director, Data Products - M&A

Director, Data Products - M&A at Fact Set

Locations: Boston, Chicago, New York City, Norwalk CT, London

Working Environment: Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to join our team as Head of Data Products, M&A. In this pivotal role, you will own the management and optimization of M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital data sets, including direct accountability for data policy, collection processes and coverage metrics. In a matrix organization across product and operations, the role will be strategically focused on surfacing and monitoring efficiency and scalability of the related collection tools and workflows.

Seamless communication with sales will support client‑facing opportunities across all data delivery channels. You will also drive revenue growth by equipping our teams with actionable competitive intelligence, directly impacting Annual Subscription Value (ASV) and client acquisition.

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with product and market strategist in Deep Sector, Banking, Private Markets, Wealth and External Delivery products to develop new content focused on generating revenue and creating a competitive advantage for Fact Set.
• Lead the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of all deal‑related collection tools and data flows across all delivery channels:
  Fact Set Workstation, Data Feeds, APIs and in‑progress AI‑enabled Products.
• 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.
• 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 Fact Set’s expertise in M&A / PEVC.
• 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.
• 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.
• Act as the subject matter expert for M&A data and competitive intelligence, bridging gaps between Product, Sales, and Client Success teams.
• Continuously refine internal processes relating to data sourcing, tool use, and knowledge sharing to maximize value and operational efficiency.
• 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.

• 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…