Director, Thought Leadership and Industry Insights

Experian • Costa Mesa, CA • 4h ago

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 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 realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

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.

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.

Benefits/Perks:

Great compensation package

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

At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

Want to see what life at Experian is really like? Explore Experian Life on social or visit our Careers Site.

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.

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