Full-Time
European Centre of Excellence Lead
Financial Services
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Dun & Bradstreet
5,001-10,000 employees
Business intelligence products for companies
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
London, UK
This is a hybrid position, which typically implies a mix of remote work and in-office days, but the exact number of in-office days is not specified.
- Minimum of eight years in a senior sales or senior consulting role specialising in Financial Services
- Experience working in a regional based role covering multiple countries
- Proven experience and evidence of public speaking
- Thought leadership content development
- In-depth industry knowledge, including trends, pain points and regional nuances
- Ability to professionally communicate, present and influence C-level stakeholders
- Experience of developing and implementing an industry specific strategy
- Experience of building strong working relationships with other teams to achieve common goals in lieu of direct reporting lines – e.g., partnerships, sales, marketing & comms, product
- Owner of the European Centre of Excellence strategy for a specific industry vertical, collaborating closely with colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Customer Success, and Product to deliver to defined KPIs and growth targets
- Expert figurehead for the specific industry vertical, able to speak confidently at external industry events/podcasts/webinars, present to clients and prospects, and engage with the media
- Thought leader – able to draft and develop content specific to the industry vertical to support the production of both internal collateral and external articles, whitepapers, and case studies – collaborating closely with colleagues in Marketing, Communications and Sales Enablement
- Confidence to influence product and data acquisition roadmaps based on client feedback to help ensure D&B services are aligned and meet the objectives of strategic clients within the industry vertical
- Leadership of specialists – once this role is appointed, it is expected small number of specialists within specific industry vertical may report directly to the job holder, details to be confirmed on appointment
- Work closely with the European Partnerships team to build out and implement a strategic partnership strategy for this vertical
- Identify key growth opportunities, target accounts and new strategic C level relationships working closely with relationship management teams and solution sales teams across Europe
- Meet key performance metrics laid out in your annual objectives including European growth for the industry vertical, thought leadership content development, client activity levels, external events, and internal workshops
- Communicate progress via accurate and timely reporting to the European GMs on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Regular travel across key European locations to support external events and meetings, and internal workshops and meetings
- Additional duties as assigned
Dun & Bradstreet seeks to create a global network of trust enabling clients to turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity, and potential into prosperity. The company is building on its world-class data and analytics—Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud—to deliver more data and deeper insights.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Founded
1840
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- D&B's acquisition by Clearlake Capital aims to enhance AI solutions and drive growth.
- The rise of AI-powered analytics offers opportunities to enhance D&B's data solutions.
- Increased demand for ESG insights aligns with D&B's capabilities in providing such data.
What critics are saying
- Emerging data analytics firms pose a threat to D&B's market share.
- Clearlake's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or internal operations.
- Rapid AI advancements may require D&B to invest significantly to remain competitive.
What makes Dun & Bradstreet unique
- Dun & Bradstreet's DUNSRight® Quality Process ensures high-quality, decision-ready business insights.
- The company's global commercial database contains over 220 million business records.
- D&B's strategic partnerships, like with NSIC, enhance visibility for SMEs in emerging markets.
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Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug: Comprehensive coverage through a choice of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP). The CDHP plan has a Health Savings Account (HSA) option. D&B contributes to the HSA each year.
Dental: Insurance including preventive care, basic care, major care and orthodontia
Vision: Coverage for routine eye exams and prescription lenses, frames and contact lenses
Health Care Accounts: Set aside before-tax dollars to pay for eligible health care expenses. You can choose a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance, as well as additional coverage including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse or Domestic Partner, and Child
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you suffer an accident that is fatal or dismembering
Business Travel Accident Insurance: Benefit that provides a payment if you are injured or die as a result of an accident while traveling on Company-approved business
Short-Term Disability (STD): Company provided benefit that offers you income protection for absence due to nonwork-related injury or illness
Long-Term Disability (LTD): Coverage that picks up when your STD ends. It provides income protection if you become totally disabled and are unable to work after 180 days of continuous disability.
Critical Illness Insurance: Insurance that is intended to supplement your medical and disability coverage. It provides a lump-sum benefit in the event you (or a covered family member) are diagnosed with a covered condition, such as cancer, heart attack, and more
Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you pay for costs in the event you (or a covered family member) are hospitalized.
Accident Insurance: Provides a lump-sum benefit to help you (or a covered family member) pay for costs for a covered injury and related services
401(k) Plan: Retirement plan into which you can make before-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions; company match is available along with a wide range of investment options
Personalized Planning & Advice (PP&A): Assistance with 401(k) investment decisions and financial wellness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Set aside before-tax dollars to use towards eligible dependent child or adult care services
Legal Insurance Plan: Insurance plan that provides you with prepaid legal services to help you address a wide range of legal matters (i.e. home purchase, will creation, small claims court, dispute with a home contractor, and much more)
Home and Auto Insurance: Special group rates and discounts on protection of your home, car and other personal property
Commuter Benefit: Pay for your commuting expenses through before-tax payroll deductions
Pet Insurance: Plan that reimburses you for expenses incurred for covered services
Vacation days: 20 days and you are eligible to earn more based on your years of service
Holidays: 9 paid days that coincide with the national holidays when our US offices are closed, plus one floating holiday of your choice
Volunteer Days: Two days per year to volunteer
Unsick Day: One paid day off to visit the doctor when you are not sick
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver, and up to 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support, including access a network of professional counselors, and referrals on resources for everyday needs
Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to adopting a child
Education Assistance: Provides financial assistance for outside education to enable team members to achieve greater results in their current position and/or to prepare team members for future assignments within Dun & Bradstreet
Company News
This strategic partnership is designed to enhance the visibility of Indian MSMEs and identify new growth opportunities, with access to Dun & Bradstreet's comprehensive suite of data and analytics solutions delivered through the globally recognized D&B D-U-N-S® number.MUMBAI, India, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dun & Bradstreet India, a global leader in business data and analytics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), a Mini Ratna enterprise under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This partnership aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem by enhancing their visibility, expanding access to global markets, and providing critical insights to drive growth.Speaking about the partnership, Preeta Misra, Senior Director – Credibility & Business Insights Group, ESG and SME, Dun & Bradstreet India said, "Dun & Bradstreet has been closely engaged with Indian MSMEs for almost three decades, providing critical business intelligence to help them grow and succeed. We identified access to finance, limited global visibility, and lack of credibility as major challenges for MSMEs. Through our partnership with NSIC, we aim to equip them with the tools and insights needed to enhance their export potential, connect with global buyers, and gain a competitive edge. By adopting this ecosystem, we strive to accelerate MSME growth as they play a key role in India's journey toward becoming a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2027-28."Shri Kartikeya Sinha, Director – planning and Marketing, NSIC said, "At NSIC, our mission is to empower MSMEs with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in a competitive market. This collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet India will enable small businesses to strengthen their credibility, access global markets, and leverage data-driven insights to drive sustainable growth
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acq...
Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB) will be acquired by Clearlake Capital Group in a $7.7 billion deal, including debt, with an equity value of $4.1 billion. DNB shareholders will receive $9.15 per share in cash. The transaction includes a 30-day "go-shop" period and is expected to close in Q3 2025, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. DNB has shown strong performance with 40% revenue growth and 60% EBITDA growth over the past six years.
Clearlake to buy Dun & Bradstreet in $7.7 billion take-private deal.
Clearlake Capital will acquire Dun & Bradstreet, valuing it at $7.7 billion enterprise and $4.1 billion equity. The deal, approved by Dun & Bradstreet's board, will be financed with equity and debt, with Ares Credit Funds and HSBC as lenders. A 30-day "go-shop" period allows for other offers. Clearlake aims to enhance Dun & Bradstreet's AI solutions. The acquisition follows a transformation that improved revenue by 40% and EBITDA by 60%.