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About the Role

This hybrid position reports into a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics, joining the Financial Services Consulting team. The team is an industry-recognized, client-facing department that rewards an entrepreneurial spirit with deep technical expertise and an established reputation as an analytic solutions provider in the Financial Services industry.

Responsibilities

Lead complex analytic and AI-enabled consulting engagements from opportunity shaping through solution design, model development, evaluation, deployment readiness, and ongoing monitoring.
Translate client needs into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Provide hands-on guidance across machine learning, statistical modeling, generative AI, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows, model evaluation, MLOps, monitoring, and responsible AI/model governance.
Help formalize reusable assets, documentation standards, and repeatable delivery practices.
Own analytic consulting responsibilities for assigned clients, identify strategies and opportunities to test and adopt TransUnion analytic products and services.
Partner with Sales, Product, Technology, and vertical support teams to shape differentiated, data-driven recommendations.
Deliver analytic insights, model considerations, risks, and recommendations in concise and compelling presentations for internal and external stakeholders across a range of technical and business backgrounds.
Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in collaboration with DSA peers and cross-functional partners, including applied AI, responsible AI, experimentation, and emerging analytic techniques.
Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, governance, and scalability of analytic delivery.
Mentor, coach, and train junior colleagues and peers by sharing expertise, clarifying expectations, providing candid and constructive feedback, recognizing strong contributions, and helping foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field; or a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
5+ years of demonstrated success directly supporting internal or external clients.
6+ years of professional experience performing analytic work, preferably in industries served by TransUnion.
Advanced programming, data engineering, and applied AI/ML skills, including proficiency with Python and/or R, SQL, cloud-based analytics environments, distributed data platforms, and modern machine learning frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex analytic and AI-enabled solution engagements under limited supervision, including solution design, model development, validation, stakeholder alignment, and delivery coordination.
Aspiring leadership behaviors, including self-awareness, learning agility, inclusive collaboration, peer coaching, accountability, change leadership, and the ability to motivate and guide others toward successful team outcomes.
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
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.

Skills

Machine learning
Statistical modeling
Generative AI
Large language models
Retrieval-augmented generation
Agentic workflows
Model evaluation
MLOps
Model monitoring
Responsible AI/model governance
Python
R
SQL
Cloud-based analytics environments
Distributed data platforms
Modern machine learning frameworks
Credit bureau data
Regulated financial services environments
Credit risk lifecycle use cases
Fraud analytics
Insurance analytics
Digital marketing analytics
Analytical thinking
Critical thinking
Creative thinking

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience
6+ years of experience

Education Level

Master’s degree
PhD degree
Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$112,500.00 - $187,500 annually

Benefits

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental plan options
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage
HSA and FSA accounts
Company-paid basic life and AD&D
Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family
Short- and long-term disability
Legal plan
Pet insurance
Travel accident coverage
Adoption assistance
Fertility planning coverage
Caregiver support
Dependent Care FSA
Complimentary Care@Work membership
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a gradual return
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Financial wellness resources
Career coaching
Optional long-term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off for exempt employees
Paid time off for nonexempt employees
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts
Charitable gift matching
Paid volunteer time off
Corporate volunteer events
24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs
Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 ERCoE@transunion.com.
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.