Annotation Manager - Remote

Company Description

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 digital 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 realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

The North American Open Data Platform team is looking for an Annotation Manager to lead the development and governance of annotated datasets that power LLMs, AI enrichment pipelines, and data science projects across Experian's consumer financial services. You will combine product ownership with operational execution, ensuring data labeling practices meet regulatory standards while supporting the accuracy, fairness, and performance of enrichment services. The Annotation Manager / Product Owner will report to the Lead Product Manager of Open Data Platform Enrichments.

You'll have opportunity to:

• Product Ownership: Lead agile scrum teams, define sprint goals, manage backlogs, and ensure deliverables align with business and regulatory needs.
• Annotation Strategy & Data Quality: Develop financial data annotation guidelines, train teams, manage annotation backlogs, and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Regulatory Compliance: Align annotation practices with legal standards, collaborate with compliance teams, and audit outputs for bias and non-compliance.
• Operational Efficiency & Vendor Management: Improve workflows, monitor performance metrics, and manage onboarding/offboarding of annotation resources and third-party vendors.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with partners to gather requirements, resolve challenges, and ensure seamless integration.
• Documentation & Training: Maintain comprehensive documentation and provide training on tools, workflows, and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar role within financial services.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models, Named Entity Recognition (NER), AI/ML data pipelines, and financial data mapping.
• Experience with data annotation tools, especially in financial contexts.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and transformation.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).

Additional Information

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html

At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

Want to see what life at Experian is really like? Explore Experian Life on social or visit our careers site.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our inclusive workforce allows everyone to succeed and bring their whole self to work. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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