Job description
Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
As a Senior Analyst of Competitive Intelligence on the Global Strategy team, you will partner with senior leaders and product experts to assess market developments and support Experian’s growth agenda. Your insights will inform strategic planning by evaluating external market trends, macroeconomic factors, regulatory shifts, and the competitive landscape.
You will analyze competitors’ financial and economic models over time, linking them to broader strategies and tactical moves to deepen business understanding of market positioning.
In this high-profile role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, clarifying how competitors’ evolving positions may affect Experian’s businesses.
This is a remote position. You will report to the SVP of Strategy.
You’ll have opportunity to:
- Develop competitive market intelligence and strategy materials for senior executive leadership, including a weekly global market event newsletter (circulation ~2,000 mid-level managers to senior executives).
- Review emerging market trends, case studies, and strategic topics to inform business insights and planning.
- Perform in-depth analyses (e.g., landscape mapping, channel assessment, segmentation, financial performance) using both quantitative and qualitative methods, supported by internal and external data sources.
- Collaborate with business, product, sales, technology, and finance teams, while also producing high-quality independent work.
- Develop applicable recommendations to support growth and business improvement, contributing to Experian’s top and bottom lines.
- Contribute to annual strategic planning processes.
- Engage with senior executives and external consulting firms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is applicable but not required.
- 5+ years’ experience in Investment Banking (e.g., M&A, equities research), Financial Research, Financial Advisory, or Corporate Financial Planning. Comparable experience in strategy consulting is also acceptable.
- Proficient in analyzing and modeling financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and interpreting earnings releases for public companies.
- Experience explaining complex concepts and explaining their validity to senior leadership.
- Experience working with senior leadership teams and across multiple concurrent projects.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (macros, pivot tables, look-ups, filtering), PowerPoint, and Word.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (estimated at 10% or less).
Additional Information
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
- #LI-Remote
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian’s culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering… the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; World’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or 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. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.
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. Innovation is an important part of Experian’s DNA and practices, and our inclusive workforce allows everyone to succeed and bring their whole self to work. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
