Product Manager -Watchlist screening

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 realize 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

Reporting into our Product Director, you will join our Financial Crime Compliance team within the Identity & Fraud (ID&F) product management division. Your primary focus will be on developing, enhancing, and optimising watchlist screening solutions that enable customers to effectively meet regulatory requirements while minimising false positives and operational inefficiencies.

Main Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for watchlist screening products, ensuring understanding of regulatory requirements and market demands.
• Supplier Management : Evaluate, benchmark, and manage relationships with watchlist data suppliers to ensure optimal performance, pricing consistency, and contractual flexibility.
• Performance Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement in screening accuracy and efficiency, with a focus on reducing false positives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Commercial Framework: Develop and implement standardised pricing frameworks for watchlist screening products, ensuring consistency and value for customers.
• Agile Project Management: Employ agile methodologies to ensure efficient product development, aligning with Experian's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with sales, compliance, technical teams, and customers to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet market needs.
• Market Intelligence: Stay up to date with regulatory changes, new technologies, and competitor offerings in the watchlist screening space.

Qualifications

• Experience product management, particularly with financial crime compliance and watchlist screening solutions.
• Strong understanding of global sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening requirements and challenges.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FATF recommendations, OFAC, and UK/EU sanctions regimes.
• Experience in agile project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex requirements into product features.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders. Experience product management, with API products and integrations.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package
• 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.

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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