Experian’s Clarity Services specializes in alternative financial services data and solutions. Clarity’s suite of FCRA-regulated reports and scores give lenders visibility into critical subprime consumer information, including the thin-file and no-file consumer segments. Clarity is dedicated to making alternative financing services more accessible, trusted and effective for the clients and consumers it serves.
The Vice President, Product – Clarity Services is responsible for defining and executing the product strategy for Experian’s Clarity business, a critical component of our alternative data and risk solutions portfolio.
This role requires a hands-on product leader and practitioner who owns the end-to-end product lifecycle—from vision and opportunity development through build, commercialization, and iteration. This leader will play a key role in positioning Experian as a market leader in alternative data and next-generation risk solutions. Reporting to the Chief Product & Analytics Officer for our Financial Services & Data business, this VP will directly influence how lenders and fintechs access and leverage non-traditional data to expand credit access, improve risk decisioning, and drive financial inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Portfolio Leadership
- Define and execute the product strategy for the Clarity portfolio, aligning capabilities with Experian’s broader financial services and data strategy
- Translate market trends, regulatory shifts, and customer needs into a clear, actionable product vision and multi-year roadmap
- Balance innovation, risk, and near-term commercial outcomes to drive sustainable growth and market differentiation
Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management
- Lead the full product lifecycle—from ideation through delivery and optimization—across Clarity’s products
- Embed modern product management practices, including agile methodologies, discovery-led development, and data-driven prioritization
- Ensure products are scalable, compliant, and aligned with evolving regulatory and client requirements
- Drive continuous improvement across product performance, usability, and client value realization
Market & Client Engagement
- Engage directly with clients—including lenders, fintechs, and alternative financial providers—to understand evolving credit and risk needs
- Act as a visible, external product leader, representing Experian in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic discussions, and establishing credibility as a thought leader in alternative data and modern credit ecosystems
- Incorporate client feedback, analyst perspectives, and competitive intelligence into ongoing product strategy
- Strengthen Experian’s position as a thought leader in alternative data, financial inclusion, and modern underwriting
Commercialization & Value Realization
- Partner with sales, marketing, and analytics teams to drive product adoption, revenue growth, and market expansion
- Shape pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies, including support for complex or customized client solutions
- Define and operationalize KPIs that link product investments to business outcomes, including revenue, adoption, and client impact
- Ensure disciplined tracking of value realization across product initiatives
Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
- Drive alignment across product, engineering, data/analytics, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery
- Translate strategic priorities into clear execution plans, resource allocation, and measurable outcomes
- Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing team of Product Managers and leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
- Promote consistent use of modern product operating models, including OKRs and agile frameworks
Competitive Positioning & Ecosystem Development
- Monitor competitive dynamics, including fintech disruptors, alternative data providers, and evolving bureau capabilities
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance data assets, analytics capabilities, and market reach
- Position Clarity as a differentiated, high-value solution within Experian’s broader portfolio and the external market