Lead Data Scientist

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What We'll Bring:

What You'll Bring:

• Master’s or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field.  A track record of academic excellence
• At least four (4) years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries
• Multiple examples of demonstrated success in client-facing roles over a period of at least three (3) years
• Advanced programming skills; mastery of a statistical language such as R or SAS; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL Hive Pig Python C/C++ Java); familiarity with relational MPP and/or Hadoop data management frameworks; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization; ability to work in a collaborative fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up we’re happy to support your development in:

• An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities

Impact You'll Make:

At TransUnion we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we’re – consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities while discovering their genius.

The Financial Services Analytics team is an industry recognized client-facing department that rewards an entrepreneurial spirit.  We have deep technical expertise and an established reputation as an analytic solutions provider in the Financial Services industry. We have a wealth of data and industry experience within our large group of highly-trained analysts statisticians engineers and economists.  We also have a modern computing environment based on best-in-class “big data” technologies and the freedom to explore new data sources and statistical and machine learning methodologies. All of these resources will enable you to help us deliver next-generation analytic solutions for our customers.

You will apply your analytical skills to work on all aspects of the account lifecycle in the consumer credit domain on behalf of a diverse set of clients ranging from marketing and propensity models for customer acquisition and retention fraud detection solutions credit risk models for acquisition and account management cross-sell applications portfolio models for regulatory applications event-based trigger solutions and strategy analyses of various kinds. You will also develop complex analytic solutions directly with TransUnion customers business partners and other departments.

This position is responsible for developing credit risk management and business intelligence analytic solutions through consulting engagements and research serving TransUnion’s clients. This position requires an understanding of US consumer lending and credit risk management practices.

• You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added product propositions for B2B customers in the US financial services segment at TransUnion. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers auto & mortgage lenders collections agencies and retail banks.
• You will lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive predictive and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g. segmentation logistic regression survival analysis principal component analysis Monte Carlo simulation scenario and sensitivity analysis).
• You will design and write programs for data extraction segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R SAS SQL Hive and Pig on Linux PC and mainframe computing platforms.
• You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
• You will develop project proposals sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion.
• You will identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services.
• You will provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues and maintain progress on all initiatives under limited direct supervision.
• You will foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates paid time off for non-exempt associates up to 12 paid holidays per year health benefits (including medical dental and vision plan options and health spending accounts) mental health support disability benefits up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave adoption assistance fertility planning coverage legal benefits long-term care insurance commuter benefits tuition reimbursement charity gift matching employee stock purchase plan 401(k) retirement savings with employer match and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

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What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team who stewards the information with expertise and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions and earn their trust through great personalized experiences and the proactive extension of the right opportunities tools and offers. In turn consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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