Cybersecurity Mergers and Acquisition Specialist at Experian

Experian's Global Cybersecurity M&A practice helps the Board and management understand and manage cybersecurity risk throughout the M&A lifecycle. Our approach is grounded in applicable regulatory guidance and industry best practices aligned to the needs of our business. We provide prioritized insights, applicable recommendations, and practical roadmaps to address gaps and reduce risk. Using methodologies, tools, and techniques, our cybersecurity specialists assess vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and program gaps to strengthen overall security posture. What you'll do The Global Cybersecurity M&A team is looking for a specialist to help grow Experian's investment portfolio and to assist with the divestiture of business units as we evolve. As part of the EGSO M&A team, you will work with newly acquired businesses across a range of industries, delivering thoughtful solutions to address transaction‑specific cybersecurity risks. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, our mission is to help Experian identify, understand, and manage cybersecurity risk across the enterprise. Individuals in this role partner with corporate development leaders and business units to identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks that can partake in valuation, transaction structure, and successful post‑close outcomes. You will report to the M&A Security Lead.   Summary of Primary Responsibilities You will support multiple M&A activities, with responsibilities that may include: • Lead cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and divestitures • Define the cybersecurity approach for each transaction by documenting the seller's technology environment, security and privacy posture, and third‑party due diligence results before deal close • Assess cybersecurity risks within the transaction, advise on prioritization, and recommend pre‑ and post‑close remediation actions • Identify material cyber risks that may affect valuation, deal structure, or integration planning • Communicate risk recommendations to corporate development leaders, executives, and technical partners • Contribute to practical remediation plans and post‑close cybersecurity roadmaps • Manage multiple concurrent diligence efforts • Produce clear, detailed cybersecurity and risk assessment reports for acquisitions, investments, and divestitures, requiring strong writing skills • Help with post‑close integration strategy development and the coordination of issue resolution throughout the integration process. • Contribute to the ongoing development of practice workbooks, processes, tools, and reporting as part of broader team responsibilities. • Will travel internationally with travel at 10-15% with limited notice