Global Data Strategy Analyst (Finance)

The Global Data Strategy Analyst will help shape Equifax's Data Strategy and execution of that strategy across the Global Data Office, business units (BUs), and countries (GEOs), as well as the broader enterprise.

Reporting to the Head of Global Data Strategy, the Global Data Strategy Analyst will work on three key areas: (1) supporting our annual strategic planning process, (2) partnering with the business units/ countries on the high priority data strategy projects, and (3) developing a global data scorecard.

The Global Data Strategy Analyst will work across functions including data & analytics, IT, finance, and product. Key day-to-day activities could include strategy presentation development, quantitative analysis, strategy special project assignments, and establishing executive scorecard reporting.

Equifax has a hybrid work schedule that allows for 2 days of remote work (Monday and Friday), with 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) every week.

This role reports to our office in midtown Atlanta, Georgia (OAC) with travel to our Alpharetta location up to once per week.

**This is a direct-hire role and is not open to sponsorship, C2C, or vendors.**

What you will do

• Annual Strategic Planning:
  
  • Combine internal and external intel on data trends, distill key insights, and articulate relevant opportunities and approaches for Equifax data.
  • Support the head of Global Data Strategy in assisting BUs in countries to develop and harmonize data strategy against global data priorities and vice versa.
  • Support the head of Global Data Strategy to help identify global needs across geographies to guide global data priorities and resources.
• Special Projects:
  
  • Partner with the business units/ countries on strategic projects and establishing standard processes: (e.g., data expansion opportunities and processes, growth opportunities).
• Data Scorecard:
  
  • Work closely with BU/country teams to create a data scorecard for monitoring the health and value of data.
  • Independently provide actionable insights through well-designed visualizations and interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau or Looker.

What experience you will need

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline required
• A minimum of 2 years' experience (including internships) in the following:
  
  • Data analysis, product management, and/or consulting experience regarding data, preferably financial services data
  • Complex data analysis, visualization, and development of insights based on the data.
  • Developing compelling presentations for senior leaders
• Basic experience with ETL tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) and Data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI). This could be through a school course, certification or work project.

What could set you apart

• Masters in Analytics or similar degree
• Independent in thinking and framing problems, driven by intellectual curiosity.
• Strong quantitative and problem solving skills.
• Executive presence and comfort when presenting to senior leaders
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align and coordinate internal resources.
• Cloud experience, especially Google Cloud Platform experience and/or a certification.
• Data Strategy consulting experience
• Experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Informatica, etc.).
• Experience in developing KPI and OKR programs.
• Process design or process improvement experience.

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