TransUnion

Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting

TransUnion$67K — $112K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, or similar field.
  • 1+ years of relevant analytic experience in Financial Services.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Mastery of R or Python, plus SQL and other programming languages.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20%.
  • Preferred knowledge of industry challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with teams to drive business initiatives for US financial services customers.
  • Lead analytic engagements utilizing various analysis techniques across the consumer lending portfolio.
  • Design programs for data extraction and statistical analysis on large datasets using R, Python, and SQL.
  • Present analytic insights and recommendations to clients and executives.
  • Create project proposals and promotional materials for integrated solutions.
  • Identify strategies for customers to adopt TransUnion's analytic products.
  • Mentor junior colleagues while progressing on initiatives.

Benefits

  • Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, with additional coverage options available.
  • Adoption assistance and support for caregiver needs.
  • 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, and paid parental leave.
  • Access to 24/7 emotional well-being resources and professional therapy.
  • Up to 12 holidays per year and opportunities for charitable engagement.
Full Job Description

Team Overview

This Data Scientist will report into a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics, joining the Financial Services Consulting team. The Financial Services Consulting team at TransUnion 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. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

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 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 Fintechs, credit card issuers, 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, gradient boosted trees, survival analysis, principal component analysis, 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, and SQL.
  • 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

  • Master’s or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field with a track record of academic excellence
  • 1+ years of experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills
  • Advanced programming skills; mastery of a statistical language such as R or Python; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, C/C++, Java); 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
  • 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:

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

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan wellfrom day one.

For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We’ve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshortand longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare[redacted]membership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

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

For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $67,500.00 - $112,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Analyst, Data Science and Analytics

Company:

TransUnion LLC

About TransUnion

TransUnion is a consumer credit reporting agency. TransUnion collects and aggregates information on over one billion individual consumers in over thirty countries including "200 million files profiling nearly every credit-active consumer in the United States". Its customers include over 65,000 businesses. Based in Chicago, Illinois, TransUnion's 2014 revenue was US$1.3 billion.
Learn more about TransUnion
Size
10,200 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$343.1 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+11.7%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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