Product Manager - Data Analytics

Experian; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Product Manager at a global data and technology company, you will oversee the product lifecycle for Ascend Sandbox and Retro on Demand, bridging user needs and technical delivery. Your role involves defining product strategy, conducting user research, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product usability and value, suited for candidates with a strong background in financial services analytics.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Great compensation package and discretionary bonus

Core benefits include pension, healthcare, sharesave scheme

25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of credit reference and behavioral data.
• Ability to translate complex user needs into actionable requirements.
• Awareness of data protection regulations (FCA/PRA/ICO).

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for Ascend Sandbox and Retro on Demand.
• Conduct user research to define product requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product delivery.

Skills

Credit risk experience

Data analytics workflows

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Understanding of financial transactional data structures

Job description

Company Description

Grade:D / EB8

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.

Job Description

As the Product Manager for Ascend Sandbox and Retro on Demand, you will be responsible for the complete product lifecycle of these critical offerings. You will serve as the bridge between client needs and technical delivery, translating user research and market requirements into product features that enhance usability and accelerate time-to-value for analytical users of varying technical backgrounds.

This role requires expertise in financial services analytics with a focus on making complex data accessible and valuable to users. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and deliver product enhancements that drive adoption and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for Ascend Sandbox and Retro on Demand, aligning with overall Ascend suite objectives and Experian's strategic priorities
• Conduct and synthesize user research to identify pain points, opportunities, and requirements that improve the analytics experience
• Translate client use cases into clear product requirements with a focus on usability, data accessibility, and analytical workflow optimization
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, sales, and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery and go-to-market execution
• Define and track key performance metrics to measure product success and inform iteration
• Support sales and client-facing teams with product expertise during the sales cycle and client implementation
• Stay current on market trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies in the data analytics and cloud platform space
• Represent the voice of the client in internal discussions about product direction and prioritization

Qualifications

• Credit risk experience is essential
• Strong understanding of data analytics workflows and how data products deliver value to users
• Practical knowledge of credit reference data, behavioral data, and financial transactional data structures
• Experience with analytical platforms and understanding how different users extract value from data
• Understanding of the end-to-end lending decision flow, including risk assessment and affordability checks
• Ability to translate complex user needs into clear, actionable requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities across technical and business audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions to deliver solutions
• Strong analytical skills and structured approach to problem-solving
• Awareness of relevant financial and data protection regulations and regulatory bodies (FCA/PRA/ICO)

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

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.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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