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Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence to join the Portfolio Strategy team within ESS Portfolio Marketing.
You will lead competitive and market intelligence across ESS, developing a deep and forward-looking understanding of competitor strategies, market dynamics, client trends and external developments. You will also turn this intelligence into relevant insights that help shape ESS's strategic priorities, portfolio decisions and go-to-market approach.
Your focus will be to build and evolve a systematic Competitive Intelligence capability across ESS.
You will also contribute to broader strategic planning, including the ESS five-year strategic plan, market prioritization, growth opportunities and strategic plans.
You will report to the Senior Director, Portfolio Strategy.
What you'll do:
- Lead competitive and market intelligence: Lead analysis of competitor strategies, business models, product positioning, pricing, partnerships, M&A activity, market dynamics, client trends and regulatory developments.
- Build the Competitive Intelligence capability: Develop and continuously improve a systematic CI approach across ESS, including competitor profiles, market maps, win/loss insights, intelligence repositories, early-warning indicators and recurring intelligence updates.
- Translate intelligence into action: Turn complex and sometimes conflicting market and competitive information into clear points of view, implications and recommended actions.
- Develop executive perspectives: Articulate strategic insights and recommendations, concisely and compellingly for senior executive and Board-level audiences. Develop high-quality executive presentations, perspectives and materials that translate intelligence into business possible effects.
- Establish an external perspective: Maintain an understanding of relevant markets, competitors and emerging trends through external research, industry sources, client and partner input, and other intelligence channels. Identify emerging signals and developments before they become established market trends.
What we're looking for:
- Ability to frame ambiguous strategic questions, distinguish signal from noise, challenge assumptions and use evidence to reach commercially relevant conclusions.
- Strong stakeholder and collaboration skills, with experience building relationships across Product, Sales, Marketing, GTM, Analyst Relations, Finance and Strategy and influencing decisions without relying on formal authority.
- Demonstrated competitive intelligence, market intelligence or strategy experience, ideally gained in competitive intelligence, corporate strategy, strategy consulting or a related strategic role.
What you will get:
- Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
- Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
- Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
- Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
- Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.
Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Skills Required
- Ability to frame ambiguous strategic questions, distinguish signal from noise, challenge assumptions, and use evidence to reach commercially relevant conclusions.
- Strong stakeholder collaboration skills and experience building relationships across Product, Sales, Marketing, GTM, Analyst Relations, Finance, and Strategy.
- Experience influencing decisions without relying on formal authority.
- Demonstrated experience in competitive intelligence, market intelligence, corporate strategy, strategy consulting, or a related strategic role.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
