TransUnion

Sustainability Data Advisor

TransUnion$112K — $187K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in sustainability data methodologies, specifically in corporate reporting environments
  • Experience with ESG and sustainability rating agencies like CDP and EcoVadis
  • Strong grasp of corporate reporting requirements and integration of sustainability data
  • Experience in building controls for non-financial reporting and assurance processes
  • Exceptional attention to detail and data integrity skills
  • Clear and professional communication skills for cross-functional interaction
  • Experience in global teams showing cultural and emotional awareness
  • Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or a related field, MBA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the sustainability and ESG reporting calendar across departments
  • Identify and maintain sustainability data across enterprise systems
  • Lead audits and reviews for sustainability information using financial principles
  • Support external disclosures and respond to data requests from stakeholders
  • Manage external consultants for sustainability initiatives
  • Design scalable processes for non-financial reporting
  • Develop and guide program initiatives from inception to execution
  • Create technical solutions to complex sustainability reporting challenges

Benefits

  • Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance with optional additional coverage
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave and caregiver support
  • 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and flexible time off for employees
  • Access to professional therapy and wellness programs
  • Commuter benefits and charitable gift matching opportunities
Full Job Description

Team Overview

The Sustainability Reporting team is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering TransUnion’s sustainability, ESG, and climate‑related reporting. The team partners closely with Accounting, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Marketing, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, high‑quality disclosures aligned with regulatory expectations and leading‑practice frameworks. 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

  • Develop and manage TransUnion’s end‑to‑end sustainability and ESG reporting calendar, coordinating across multiple internal functions
  • Identify, collect, track, validate, and maintain sustainability and environmental data across enterprise systems
  • Lead internal audit and review processes for sustainability information, applying financial reporting principles and internal controls
  • Support external sustainability disclosures and respond to data requests from rating agencies and stakeholders
  • Oversee and manage external consultants supporting sustainability and ESG initiatives
  • Design and implement scalable processes and controls for non‑financial reporting, including limited assurance readiness
  • Develop program initiatives and guide them from inception through execution and completion
  • Build technical solutions to complex sustainability reporting challenges, applying sound judgment, creativity, and analytical rigor
  • Operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, adapting and leading through ambiguity and change

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 5–10 years of experience in sustainability data calculation methodologies, including Greenhouse Gas Protocol and environmental quantification, applied in corporate reporting environments
  • Experience working with ESG and sustainability rating agencies (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, Sustainalytics, DJSI) and responding to data requests
  • Strong understanding of corporate reporting requirements (e.g., Form 10‑K, DEF‑14A) and how sustainability data integrates with financial disclosures
  • Demonstrated experience building and implementing controls for non‑financial reporting and assurance processes
  • Proven ability to deliver high‑quality work with exceptional attention to detail and data integrity
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with senior and cross‑functional stakeholders
  • Experience working on global or cross‑cultural teams, demonstrating cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and self‑awareness
  • Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or graduate degree preferred
Required Technical Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including strong data management, record‑keeping, and analytical capabilities
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Experience using sustainability reporting platforms or tools for data collection
  • Familiarity with sustainability and ESG platforms such as Workiva, Nasdaq‑Metrio, Watershed, or similar technologies

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[redacted] 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.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112,500.00 - $187,500 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:

Advisor, Corporate Secretary

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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