Vice President, Product - Clarity Services

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.

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Experian's Clarity Services specializes in alternative financial services data and solutions. Clarity's suite of FCRA-regulated reports and scores give lenders visibility into critical subprime consumer information, including the thin-file and no-file consumer segments. Clarity is dedicated to making alternative financing services more accessible, trusted and effective for the clients and consumers it serves.

The Vice President, Product - Clarity Services is responsible for defining and executing the product strategy for Experian's Clarity business, a critical component of our alternative data and risk solutions portfolio.

This role requires a hands-on product leader and practitioner who owns the end-to-end product lifecycle-from vision and opportunity development through build, commercialization, and iteration. This leader will play a key role in positioning Experian as a market leader in alternative data and next-generation risk solutions. Reporting to the Chief Product & Analytics Officer for our Financial Services & Data business, this VP will directly influence how lenders and fintechs access and leverage non-traditional data to expand credit access, improve risk decisioning, and drive financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Portfolio Leadership

• Define and execute the product strategy for the Clarity portfolio, aligning capabilities with Experian's broader financial services and data strategy

• Translate market trends, regulatory shifts, and customer needs into a clear, actionable product vision and multi-year roadmap

• Balance innovation, risk, and near-term commercial outcomes to drive sustainable growth and market differentiation

Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management

• Lead the full product lifecycle-from ideation through delivery and optimization-across Clarity's products

• Embed modern product management practices, including agile methodologies, discovery-led development, and data-driven prioritization

• Ensure products are scalable, compliant, and aligned with evolving regulatory and client requirements

• Drive continuous improvement across product performance, usability, and client value realization

Market & Client Engagement

• Engage directly with clients-including lenders, fintechs, and alternative financial providers-to understand evolving credit and risk needs

• Act as a visible, external product leader, representing Experian in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic discussions, and establishing credibility as a thought leader in alternative data and modern credit ecosystems

• Incorporate client feedback, analyst perspectives, and competitive intelligence into ongoing product strategy

• Strengthen Experian's position as a thought leader in alternative data, financial inclusion, and modern underwriting

Commercialization & Value Realization

• Partner with sales, marketing, and analytics teams to drive product adoption, revenue growth, and market expansion

• Shape pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies, including support for complex or customized client solutions

• Define and operationalize KPIs that link product investments to business outcomes, including revenue, adoption, and client impact

• Ensure disciplined tracking of value realization across product initiatives

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Drive alignment across product, engineering, data/analytics, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery

• Translate strategic priorities into clear execution plans, resource allocation, and measurable outcomes

• Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing team of Product Managers and leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning

• Promote consistent use of modern product operating models, including OKRs and agile frameworks

Competitive Positioning & Ecosystem Development

• Monitor competitive dynamics, including fintech disruptors, alternative data providers, and evolving bureau capabilities

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance data assets, analytics capabilities, and market reach

• Position Clarity as a differentiated, high-value solution within Experian's broader portfolio and the external market

• 10+ years of experience in product management with direct ownership of product strategy, roadmap, and delivery within financial services, data, or SaaS environments

• Proven track record of building, scaling, and commercializing data-driven or analytics-based products

• Strong understanding of credit risk, alternative data, fraud, or financial inclusion ecosystems preferred

• Experience operating in regulated, data-intensive environments with complex stakeholder landscapes

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with execution rigor

Leadership Profile

• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Able to connect product strategy to revenue growth and market positioning

• Execution Discipline: Drives clarity, accountability, and results across complex, cross-functional initiatives

• Client-Centric Mindset: Deeply understands customer workflows and translates needs into scalable solutions

• Organizational Leadership: Builds, develops, and aligns high-performing teams

• Analytical Rigor: Uses data to inform decisions, measure outcomes, and refine strategy

Benefits/Perks:

• Comprehensive executive level total rewards package

• Flexible time off including unlimited vacation, volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays

• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K

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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.

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