Director, Thought Leadership and Industry Insights

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Marketing Tech • Analytics
The Role
Lead the transformation of data analytics and insights into compelling narratives that drive strategic sales and industry influence. Manage analytics strategy, develop industry perspectives, and produce executive-ready content while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

We are looking for a credible Director to lead our team. You will transform advanced analytics, internal data assets, and market intelligence into compelling narratives. These narratives are data-backed and support strategic sales plans, influence industry conversations, and position us as a leader in data-driven decisioning. You will work across Analytics, Product, Sales, and Marketing. You will report to the VP of Analytics Product Build, Innovation, and Scores. You will be fully remote.

You Will:

  • Manage our strategy, grounded in data analysis and empirical thoughtfulness.
  • Use Python and SQL to independently explore datasets, validate hypotheses, and surface unique insights.
  • Translate analytical findings, model outputs, and product capabilities into clear, market‑facing narratives that demonstrate value.
  • Develop industry perspectives on credit lifecycle optimization, alternative data, machine learning adoption, portfolio risk, fraud, and regulatory trends.
  • Support large strategic sales opportunities with analytical framing, benchmarks, and data‑driven proof points that strengthen value propositions.
  • Create executive‑ready content—including industry reports, white papers, sales enablement decks, client POVs, and conference presentations.
  • Collaborate with Data Science teams to validate assumptions, interpret model behavior, and ensure analytical rigor in published insights.
  • Identify new industry trends using both qualitative indicators and quantitative evidence.
  • Represent us externally, presenting Experience researching and generating leads grounded insights to senior client and industry audiences.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, credit risk, product strategy, or financial services consulting.
  • Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, and visualization libraries) for exploratory analysis generation.
  • Advanced SQL skills for querying large datasets and validating metrics across complex data sources.
  • Experience with data‑driven decisioning, analytics, and the credit lifecycle.
  • Experience interpreting model performance metrics (AUC, KS, lift, stability) and translating them into business possible effects.
  • Experience in leadership, market analytics enablement roles.
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application in decisioning systems.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations related to data usage and analytics.
  • Experience with large‑scale data platforms, credit attributes, scores, or decision engines.
  • Background in client‑facing consulting, pre‑sales analytics, or strategy roles.
  • Experience speaking at conferences or industry forums.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits/Perks:

  • Great compensation package and bonus plan
  • Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
  • Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
  • Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html

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Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, credit risk, product strategy, or financial services consulting
  • Proficiency in Python for exploratory analysis generation
  • Advanced SQL skills for querying large datasets
  • Experience interpreting model performance metrics
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts
  • Background in client-facing consulting or strategy roles
  • Experience speaking at conferences or industry forums

Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
16,292 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.

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