Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Vice President, Strategy, Equifax Workforce Solutions

The VP Strategy, Equifax Workforce Solutions will play a pivotal role in the year-round process that shapes the Equifax Workforce Solutions (EWS) business strategy. You will be providing strategic recommendations to the EWS President and Line of Business/Functional leaders by (a) leading the annual strategy playbook development process (b) completing assessments on high priority growth opportunities, (c) creating comprehensive market and competitive assessments, (d) be deployed to help drive select high priority and highly visible strategic initiatives; and (e) partnering with the Data team Leader to continue building out the data acquisition strategy.  You will drive a continuous dialogue across the organization by supporting and coordinating the annual Strategic Thinking & Planning process, in terms of content development (e.g., strategic thinking sessions) and presentations (e.g., CEO, QBR, Board of Directors meetings). You will work closely across the EWS business as well as with Enterprise functions.  This role is highly visible to the leadership team and could lead to career growth inside the businesses. This role is located at the EWS HQ in Clayton, MO.

What You’ll do

Develop the EWS  business strategy which defines the EWS growth story and ensures connectivity to sub-strategies within specific vertical markets and lines of business

Combine internal and external intel on macro, market, and competitive events and trends (e.g., emerging business models, new capabilities, traditional and non-traditional / emerging players, ongoing M&A activity), distill key insights, and articulate relevant opportunities or threats for our company

Run strategy projects to assess new opportunities or identify solutions to potential threats (i.e., articulate and size the opportunity / solution, flesh out implications for EFX and potential competitive responses, lay out path for execution, prepare presentation material, socialize it with key stakeholders, and present to senior executives)

Assist the President and LOB / Functional Leads in planning and executing their strategic initiatives

Lead working sessions with cross-functional internal (top, middle management) and external stakeholders to identify new opportunities: facilitate the process, contribute with thought leadership, analyze and distill the outcome of the sessions, and create executive-level recommendations or feed them into the annual strategic planning process

Support the President, Business Leaders and M&A team in shaping up an M&A business case

Support annual Strategic Thinking & Planning process: identification and prioritization of opportunities, coordination of LOBs and Functions and creation of an enterprise view, stress-testing of  financial projections / forecasts, preparation of material for key meetings with CEO and Board of Directors

Be a strategic thought partner and support the SVP/GM of Data on strategies to grow or broaden data assets

 

What experience you need

Bachelors Degree (MBA Preferred)

15+ years of experience in strategy roles, 3+ in Top Tier management consulting firms a plus, with a proven track record of (a) leading strategy projects while working across multiple stakeholder groups and (b) defining and delivering a cross-enterprise strategy

Highly independent in thinking and framing problems, driven by intellectual curiosity

High degree of comfort on managing multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously

Strong quantitative and problem solving skills

Executive presence and comfort with presenting to senior executives

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align and coordinate internal resources

Refined skills in developing and delivering compelling presentations

High energy, with strong will and ambition to learn and work on new things

Less than 5% travel

 

What could set you apart

MBA

Experience working at a Top Tier management consulting firms

Experience in Financial Services or HR Services organizations are a preferred plus

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA-St. Louis-Clayton

Function:

Function - Project, Program and Process Management

Schedule:

Full time