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Senior Software Contract Analyst

Are you a highly analytical and experienced software licensing expert with a knack for high-stakes contract negotiations? We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our global team, responsible for optimizing software spend and ensuring compliance across a vast portfolio of renewals and new purchases.

This role requires exceptional data manipulation skills, a deep understanding of software asset management, and the ability to operate independently within a dynamic international environment.

What you’ll do

Partner with the Business, Legal, Architecture, Security, IT Asset Management and Software Analysts globally to negotiate best-in-class license agreements to mitigate risk.

Lead software contract negotiations for medium to high-risk and long-term strategic agreements globally, collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Formulate and execute best-in-class licensing, support, and negotiation strategies to optimize costs and mitigate operational and compliance risks.

Develop and execute data mapping and cleansing processes to clarify license positions, leading cross-functional teams through true-ups and audit responses.

Provide expert guidance on software contracting and license compliance to minimize operational risks and optimize costs.

Manage work requests, complexity, and productivity within defined Service Level Objectives.

Support the development and implementation of future state processes and workflow automation, including IT Asset Management (SAM) automation.

Verify software license entitlements, interpret contract use rights, and recommend strategies for license optimization and risk mitigation.

What experience you need

4+ years of relevant experience in software contract negotiation, software asset management, or a related field.

Proficient ability to accumulate, organise, cleanse, and assimilate large amounts of information from multiple sources, demonstrating high-level Excel/Google Sheets skills for data manipulation and visualisation.

Demonstrated experience with software licensing models, compliance risks, and cost optimization, including license entitlement/deployment reconciliation.

Proven experience in leading or significantly contributing to high-dollar contract negotiations for software agreements.

Experience interfacing with legal teams on contract law pertaining to software licensing.

What could set you apart

Strong understanding of global enterprise software agreements.

Experience with IT Asset Management (ITAM), including its tools and technologies.

Experience managing a large portfolio of annual software renewals and negotiating new software agreements.

Demonstrated ability to guide technical teams on optimizing their software licensing.

Experience managing a portfolio of annual renewals and new software purchases per year

What’s in it for you?

At Equifax, we are on a mission to ensure that you have the support, resources and opportunities to Power Your Possible. Here are just a few ways we give back to our teams:

Hybrid Work Model (3 days in office + 2 from home)

Additional Leave Allocations (of up to 8 additional days leave per year + public holiday swaps)

Discounted Gym Memberships

Discounted Private Health Cover (and discounted pet insurance if you want it!)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Development and Learning

A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and Environment

Wellbeing Resources (including free financial wellbeing products and resources)

We believe that when we’re at our best, we can do our best. Equifax offers policies and programs that support our employees’ financial and personal wellbeing with additional leave days, hybrid working environment, employee assistance program and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Who is Equifax?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.