Head of Data Strategy and Partnerships

The Head of Data Strategy and Partnerships will lead Experian Indias enterprise-wide data strategy driving the identification acquisition governance optimization and commercialization of data assets across the organization. This role will be responsible for shaping the strategic vision for all data domains including alternative data proprietary data public data partner data and consent-based data ecosystems enabling Experians evolution into a leading Credit Intelligence Platform. The role will establish and maintain Experian Indias enterprise Data Map build strategic partnerships across the data ecosystem evaluate new data acquisition opportunities drive monetization initiatives and enable Product Analytics and Business teams to create differentiated solutions powered by data.

Enterprise Data Strategy & Governance

• You will Develop and execute Experian Indias enterprise-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Data Map covering internal external public partner government and consent-based data assets.
• Define long-term data investment priorities acquisition strategies and capability roadmaps.
• Drive data governance frameworks policies and standards to ensure compliance quality security and responsible data usage.

Data Acquisition & Ecosystem Partnerships

• Identify evaluate and acquire strategic data assets that strengthen Experians market position.
• Build and manage partnerships with financial institutions fintechs telecom providers insurers data aggregators government agencies and ecosystem participants.
• Lead negotiations related to data licensing acquisition and strategic partnerships.

Alternative & Emerging Data Strategy

• Drive Experian Indias Alternative Data Strategy as a key pillar within the broader enterprise data strategy.
• Identify emerging data sources that can enhance credit fraud identity collections commercial and consumer solutions.
• Develop differentiated data capabilities that create sustainable competitive advantages.

Consent-Based & Digital Ecosystem Strategy

• Lead data strategy across Account Aggregator Open Banking DigiLocker and other consent-led ecosystems.
• Evaluate opportunities within Indias digital public infrastructure and emerging data-sharing frameworks.
• Ensure Experian maximizes value from consent-based and ecosystem-driven data sources.

Data Commercialization & Product Enablement

• Identify opportunities to monetize data assets through new products scores attributes insights and analytics solutions.
• Partner with Product Analytics and Commercial teams to develop high-impact data-driven offerings.
• Prioritize use cases and investments across lending fraud collections commercial and direct-to-consumer businesses.
• Drive revenue growth through innovative data products and partnerships.

Proprietary Data Asset Management

• Maximize the value of Experians proprietary data assets and capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance enrich and commercialize existing data assets.
• Develop strategies to create unique and differentiated datasets.

Strategic Leadership & Investment Management

• Lead strategic data initiatives and transformation programs.
• Work closely with regional and global Experian teams to align data strategies and leverage global best practices.
• Own data-related investment planning budgeting and prioritization.
• Measure ROI and business impact of data acquisition enhancement and commercialization initiatives.

Qualifications :

20 years of experience in:

• Enterprise Data Strategy
• Alternative Data Strategy
• Data Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
• Data Commercialization & Monetization
• Financial Services Credit Bureau Fintech or Data Businesses
• Risk Analytics & Decisioning
• Open Banking & Account Aggregator Ecosystems
• Fraud & Identity Solutions
• Data Governance and Regulatory Compliance

Preferred Background

• Credit Bureaus
• Financial Services
• Fintech Platforms
• Data Aggregators
• Lending Ecosystems
• Open Banking / Account Aggregator Ecosystem
• Fraud & Identity Businesses
• Digital Public Infrastructure Organizations

Additional Information :

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Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension health Insurance and term life Insurance Sharesave scheme and more!
• 25 days annual leave with 13 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.
• Experian is an equal opportunities employer

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time