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About the Role

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. This includes developing predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, auto & mortgage lenders, collections agencies, and retail banks.

Responsibilities

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).
Design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation, and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, SAS, SQL, Hive, and Pig on Linux, PC, and mainframe computing platforms.
Deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
Develop project proposals, sales presentations, and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion.
Identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services.
Provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues and maintain progress on all initiatives under limited direct supervision.
Foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field.
A track record of academic excellence.
At least four (4) years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries.
Multiple examples of demonstrated success in client-facing roles over a period of at least three (3) years.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities.

Skills

Advanced programming skills
Mastery of a statistical language such as R or SAS
Experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, Pig, Python, C/C++, Java)
Familiarity with relational, MPP, and/or Hadoop data management frameworks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

4+ years of professional experience
3+ years in client-facing roles

Education Level

Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative field

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 – $160,000 annually
$90,000.00 - $150,000 annually

Benefits

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental plan options
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage
Tax-advantaged 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 with possible employer match
Complimentary Care@Work membership
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, 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 or 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

TransUnion 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.
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.
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.
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.