Who is Verisk Marketing Solutions?  

Verisk Marketing Solutions helps marketers create exceptional experiences for their customers and prospects by targeting the right person, with the right message, at the right time. We do this with the highest standards for data security and respect for the consumer’s privacy, preference, and permission. Our consumer insights and data solutions are designed to help marketers continuously maintain a real-time view of customers and prospects as those consumer’s profiles and behaviors are changing over time. Whether our customers are seeing a consumer for the first time or have a long-standing relationship with her, we help them improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every engagement.  We take pride in helping our customers understand and apply our solutions and data to improve their digital marketing strategies in new and creative ways. When our customers win, we win.  

Verisk Marketing Solutions is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our operations team. The Contracts Administrator will be a partner to the overall administration of the customer and vendor contract request processes, working closely with the commercial and business teams across VMS. This position also collaborates with the corporate Verisk teams to ensure compliance with policies and procedures relating to contract requests and negotiating best practices.  

About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role 

• Manage templates, clause library and playbooks, workflow, and other key configurations to align with evolving business needs. 
• Manage the review, drafting, and redlining of all contract language - including Client Contracts, NDAs, Change Orders, and dispute resolutions. 
• Provides recommendations relating to any exceptions or items of concern or caution and contributes to their negotiation. 
• Interface with the corporate legal, finance, and other supporting cross-functional organizations to answer questions and resolve issues related to legal issues in support of transactional business. 
• Coordinate the negotiation process in coordination with Jornaya and Verisk stakeholders. 
• Analyze and mitigate risk based on company policies and procedures. 
• Field and complete due diligence requests for prospects/customers, including coordination of other departments for assistance in certain areas and overall compilation of the required package to ensure timely completion.  
• Ensure that all vendor contract information is updated and current and in support of required internal processes, including invoicing, budgeting, and renewal process negotiation/tracking. 
• Perform vendor closing activities as needed and maintain detailed and organized files 
• Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include the original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, and clarifications. 
• Partner with Salesforce and admins to lead coordinated technical and functional requirements and user management 
• Provide management with insightful observations and suggestions for improvement that can be achieved through contractual language and/or process improvement. 

Requirements:

• 4-5 years direct, relevant experience as a contract administrator/manager
• Certified Professional Contracts Administrator (CPCM) 
• Strong working knowledge of contractual agreements (standard legal terms, contractual provisions); experience writing agreement templates and/or provisions within agreements 
• Demonstrated high level of comfort and professionalism in working with individuals at all levels of an organization 
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills  
• Detail-oriented and highly organized; must be able to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently while working autonomously to meet deadlines 
• Must be able to learn fast and apply learnings to the job 
• Computer/technology savvy, with a strong working knowledge of the following: Salesforce, Word and Excel, Cloud-based document repository system 

Nice to Have  

• Paralegal Certification  
• Hands-on experience with one or more Contract Lifecycle Management tools  
• Experience working in the Technology and Data services industry 

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Verisk Marketing Solutions employment packages offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, 401(k), health and wellness benefits and paid time off.  This position offers a flexible work schedule that values office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work dependent upon business and position needs. Verisk’s Marketing Solutions team has offices located in Conshohocken, PA, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, and Escazu, Costa Rica. 

For more information about Verisk, a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services, please visit www.verisk.com.

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

 Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.   

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.   

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.  

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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Effective November 15, 2021, and subject to applicable law, all prospective hires for this position will be required to demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, or qualify for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement, as a condition of employment. Hired candidates who do not demonstrate that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will no longer meet the requirements for employment and their offers of employment will be immediately rescinded, in accordance with applicable law.