Director, M&A - Financial Services & Data

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified

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 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 accomplish 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.

Position Overview

As a leader for inorganic growth of Experian's Financial Services & Data business, the Director, M&A will lead and deliver inorganic growth, expansion, and continued market leadership of Experian's B2B business. This is a high-profile role with importance for you, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, market expansion opportunities, and post-M&A integration and execution. You will report to the SVP, Business Ventures and Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Create inorganic investment and M&A strategies, including sourcing, pipeline creation, pipeline management, and strategic assessments, from POCs to growth.
• Cultivate relationships with prospects, founders, and the investor community, and vet external companies for investment and M&A consideration and insights.
• Determine strategic fit with companies for FSD, with an eye towards industry trends, new spaces, main growth areas, and expansion opportunities for Experian.
• Perform financial modeling, prepare business and investment cases, and articulate detailed strategic fit/market views with compelling rationale for executive management.
• Act as the champion of "the why" for an M&A or investment prospect within Experian, and a stellar representative in the industry for Experian.
• In collaboration with teams, help promote strong product outcomes and strategic growth with external prospects – from POCs to growth.
• Conduct due diligence with a critical lens, and lead the integration of successful acquisition candidates.
• Undertake additional related work (including related strategic plans), on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in related areas such as corporate development, strategic growth, ventures, management consulting, or product/product improvement.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Analytical and financial modeling experience.
• Connected and networked within the industry, investor community, and startup founders, with the ability to develop external partners/prospects for "win-win" outcomes.
• Experience presenting to internal and external audiences, and influencing to achieve the best outcomes.
• Desire for ownership and impactful work.
• Management skills, including managing pipelines, relationships, milestones, timelines, and driving progress in collaboration with our teams.
• Subject matter expertise in FSD business domains is a bonus.

Benefits & Perks

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, with the ability to work fully remote, hybrid, or in-office (#LI-Remote).
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick days, and 12 paid holidays.

Additional Information

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.