VP, Strategy

Equifax • St. Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Strategy will shape the Equifax Workforce Solutions Business Unit's strategic trajectory and accelerate growth across its Business Units and Centers of Excellence. The role acts as a key advisor to the President, COO, and BU/COE leaders, translating macro trends, competitive intelligence, and market dynamics into growth strategies and enterprise plans.

The position is based in Clayton, Missouri, with a schedule of four in-office days Monday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Friday. It supports enterprise strategy development, strategic planning, market evaluation, M&A assessment, and communication of enterprise strategy across the organization.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in strategy-focused roles.
• At least 3 years of experience at top-tier management consulting firms.
• A proven track record leading several global stakeholder groups through multiple concurrent, cross-enterprise strategy projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently frame complex, ambiguous business problems, supported by quantitative and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency using generative AI tools for strategic analysis, market research, market sizing, ideation, and storyboarding.
• Track record of defining and delivering enterprise-level strategic initiatives and aligning cross-functional teams around them.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with experience advising senior executives and cross-functional leadership.

Nice To Haves

• MBA; strongly encouraged but not required.
• Strategic leadership experience in Financial Services, FinTech, Data & Analytics, HR Tech, or HR Services.
• Experience creating operational efficiencies, process improvements, or workflow automations by leveraging or building AI tools, preferably in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize macroeconomic, industry, and competitive trends—including emerging business models, market capabilities, and M&A activity—to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Lead end-to-end strategy projects evaluating growth opportunities, quantifying business impact, structuring market-entry strategies, and developing recommendations for senior leadership.
• Partner with Business Unit and Center of Excellence leaders to define and refine strategic initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.
• Facilitate strategic working sessions with executive stakeholders to identify growth priorities, synthesize insights, and inform annual strategy planning.
• Collaborate with M&A and corporate development teams to assess potential acquisition targets, joint ventures, and partnerships and build business cases.
• Support annual strategic planning by advising BUs and COEs, stress-testing financial models, and preparing presentation materials for the Board of Directors and CEO.
• Serve as a liaison between Corporate Strategy and business units, communicating enterprise strategy and synthesizing operational and market insights.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Organizational growth potential through an online learning platform with guided career tracks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed