Director, Data Strategy and Partnerships

Summary

Join Experian as the Director, Data Strategy and Partnerships to spearhead the company's financial data strategy in North America. This role involves identifying, developing, and optimizing partnerships that enhance Experian's financial data assets. You will navigate the financial data ecosystem, assessing partners, acquiring new data sources, and managing vendor relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product management, data governance, legal, and procurement, is essential. Reporting to the SVP, Enterprise Data Strategy, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact Experian's data offerings and strategic goals. The position requires a deep understanding of consumer and financial data and proven success in negotiating complex agreements and managing vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in data acquisition, partnerships, or a similar role within the marketing industry and/or financial services industry
• Deep understanding of consumer and financial data, including data assets and technology providers
• Proven success in negotiating complex agreements and managing vendor relationships

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential new financial data partnerships to enrich Experian's data offerings
• Collaborate with strategy and product teams to align data acquisition efforts with our needs and strategic goals
• Oversee testing, licensing, and integration of new data assets into Experian's systems
• Build and manage relationships with diverse data providers, including aggregators, Direct to Consumer companies, niche providers, and public data sources
• Negotiate and complete data licensing agreements and vendor contracts
• Manage vendor compliance, renewals, and performance reviews
• Partner with legal and privacy teams to ensure data partnerships comply with relevant regulations and Experian standards
• Monitor data use to uphold privacy standards and mitigate risks
• Implement cost management initiatives to optimize ROI on data spend

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full 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