Lead Data Scientist Financial Services Consulting

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Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

• 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 Python 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.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• Bachelors (4 year) degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field. 

• 7+ years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services consumer credit or a related industry

• Strong analytical critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

• Advanced programming skills; proficiency with R/Python and SQL; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages preferred (Hive Pig C/C++ Java); high level of familiarity 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

• Ability to travel 10-20%

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 career development and growth in:

• Master's or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field.  And at least two (2) years of professional experience performing advanced analytic work in Financial Services consumer credit or a related industry

• Familiarity with credit bureau data and business practices

• Experienced in managing full life cycle of credit risk models and look alike models for consumer financial services industry including model design development and deployment monitoring and validation

• Operates independently in a complex and dynamic matrixed environment

• Experienced working in a company with a global presence 

• Experience with modern "big data" frameworks (Hadoop Spark cloud)

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion we design benefits to help you feel well do well and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan pet insurance and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a complimentary Care@Work membership and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources career coaching and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employee discounts charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy coaching and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical mental social and financial wellness.

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].

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.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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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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