Senior Director Data Science Product Development Specialized Risk

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What We'll Bring:

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years in data science and analytics

• 5+ years in progressively more challenging team management and leadership roles

• Master’s or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics quantitative economics/finance engineering operations research physical sciences computer science or another highly quantitative field strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery of statistical programs such as Python or R; mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL Spark); experience with modern cloud computing platforms (GCP AWS OneTru); Deep hands-on expertise applying AI (ML agentic LLMs) statistical inference and predictive modeling methods in a commercial setting including real-time modeling adversarial modeling and anomaly detection; high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

• Functional Skills: Evidence of strong analytical critical and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving. Demonstrated interest and proven career path in industries served by TransUnion such as financial services communications insurance fraud and digital marketing. Prior experience working with public record data sets for investigative including collections law enforcement insurance SIU etc. would be preferred. Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision and in close coordination with matrix partners. Strong project and time management skills to lead multiple complex portfolios and work streams simultaneously with minimal if any direct supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This may require the need to make impactful project decisions and recommendations taking ownership for actions and providing a robust framework for justifying defending and documenting such actions across multiple stakeholder levels. Additionally the role may require the management of multiple resources within a project and the effective coordination of tasks across resources using clear workflows.

• Behavioral Competencies: Demonstrates strong business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a complex dynamic matrix organization. Understands the organization and adapts flexibly to changes in business objectives or structure. Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to translate technical concepts into clear actionable recommendations that influence stakeholders and decision‑makers. Actively supports and drives change encouraging adoption of new concepts and practices. Serves as a reliable partner and effective problem‑solver with a demonstrated ability to navigate and overcome challenges.

Impact You'll Make:

• Drive a strategic transformation of the Specialized Risk product portfolio through the innovative application of AI including emerging agentic AI capabilities. Key responsibilities include identifying high‑impact AI opportunities business case development shaping priorities and ensuring successful integration of AI—traditional generative and agentic—into existing and new products

• Develop generalized off-the-shelf scores attributes and other analytic solutions with alignment to the Specialized Risk roadmap supporting all stages of the product development lifecycle (PDLC) that are applicable to a variety of business processes industries and regions. Business domains include investigations communications fraud insurance and collections

• Design develop and continually improve common global frameworks to accelerate product development and facilitate consistent efficient delivery through OneTru and other TransUnion platforms

• Maintain and continually enhance global best practices for model development including development and delivery of a training curriculum leveraging new capabilities developed by R&D

• As a GD&A leader play a critical role in collaborating with Solutions and Product Marketing to turn your team's innovations and deliverables into compelling value‑driven messaging for customers.

• As a member of the Cross-Functional Leadership Team (CFLT) and related Councils advocate for innovative solution designs and approaches to enhance TransUnion’s long-term competitiveness

• Attract and nurture leading data science talent creating opportunities for continual professional growth

• Build strong ongoing connections with data science teams throughout the enterprise to uncover opportunities for collaboration and to develop innovative solutions that draw on cross‑organizational assets and domain knowledge.

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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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