About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below. https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insurance 

About the Role

As the Director of Identity and Access Solutions, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of solutions that enable insurance carriers to verify and authenticate consumers with confidence. You will be responsible for creating solutions that reduce fraud, streamline identity verification, and enhance consumer experience. This includes leveraging advanced analytics and behavioral insights to detect bad actors, improve quote accuracy, and build trust. The Director, Identity and Access Solutions will also be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, refining strategic direction based on competitive intelligence, and driving thought leadership through innovative messaging. This role will ensure product innovation aligns with evolving customer needs and delivers strong financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the vision for Identity and Access Solutions, aligning with the vertical's mission to lead, innovate, and deliver.

• Product Ownership: Direct a portfolio of solutions including Instant ID, ThreatMetrix, Emailage, and ID Verse, ensuring alignment with market needs and business goals.

• Market Engagement: Cultivate relationships with insurance carriers, cybersecurity teams, and activation partners to expand solution adoption.

• Innovation & Execution: Integrate capabilities in identity verification and fraud detection to deliver seamless, secure consumer experiences.

• Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics to optimize fraud detection, improve quote accuracy, and enhance conversion.

• Team Leadership: Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, leading cross-functional teams through collaboration and influence.

• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends and competitor strategies to inform product and go-to-market decisions.

• White Space Analysis: Identify and evaluate new market opportunities to expand the solution portfolio and drive growth.

• Marketing Strategy & Messaging: Collaborate with marketing to develop compelling messaging and thought leadership content that positions the company as a market leader.

• Financial Performance: Track and manage financial KPIs to ensure profitability and ROI across the solution portfolio.

• Marketing Plan Execution: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated marketing plans that support product launches and market expansion.

Functional Requirements & Core Competencies

This role demands a strategic mindset to synthesize market intelligence, identify white space opportunities, and translate insights into actionable market strategies. The ability to drive product innovation and thought leadership while maintaining a focus on financial performance is essential. This role is expected to operate within the vertical's functional framework and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Market Expertise: Deep understanding of the identity and fraud ecosystem, including physical and digital identity, fraud detection, and behavioral analytics. Core Competencies: Industry Expertise, Analytical Thinking

• Strategy Development: The ability to formulate, implement, and evaluate go-to-market strategies that enable the organization to achieve its objectives. Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

• Product Innovation and Development: The process of creating new, cutting-edge products or enhancing existing ones to meet customer needs and drive business growth. Core Competencies: Innovation, Execution, Data Analysis

• P&L Management: Oversight of profit and loss within a specific business vertical, ensuring financial targets are met through strategic planning and execution. Core Competencies: Business Acumen, Ownership Mentality

• Matrix Management: A collaborative management approach where individuals report to multiple managers across different functional areas to achieve organizational goals. Core Competencies: Leadership, Collaboration, Diplomacy

• Market Evangelism: Promoting the company's vision and solutions through thought leadership and advocacy to influence market perception and drive adoption. Core Competencies: Leadership, Persuasion, Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

This role requires close collaboration with a diverse ecosystem of partners and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and market success. You will work with:

• Internal Teams including Analytics, Product Management, Client Engagement, Legal, Marketing, and Technology to ensure alignment, compliance, and execution across the solution lifecycle.

• Insurance Carriers to align solutions with underwriting and quoting strategies.

• Cybersecurity and Activation Partners to expand distribution and reach.

• Other 3rd Party Data Vendors/Sources to enrich targeting and personalization capabilities.

Your ability to navigate and influence across this matrixed environment will be critical to delivering value and driving growth.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in identity verification, fraud detection, or access management within insurance or adjacent industries.

• Deep understanding of the identity and fraud ecosystem: physical and digital identity, behavioral analytics, and cybersecurity.

• Proven success managing large product portfolios and driving revenue growth.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with behavioral targeting and fraud intelligence.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.