Data Analyst

About the position

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we're consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of analytic solutions through consulting engagements for TransUnion's clients across a broad array of credit business applications.
• Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added solutions to various TransUnion customers.
• Develop predictive models and business intelligence solutions for customers within the various industries served by TransUnion.
• Design, write, and test programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark.
• Participate in analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis for a variety of business use cases leveraging multiple analytic techniques.
• Contribute to all aspects of the project from design, to development, to peer review, to client presentation, to implementation and audit.
• Identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion's analytic products and services.
• Develop project proposals, sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion.
• Deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers.
• Foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Demonstrated interest in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills.
• Advanced programming skill and aptitude; proficiency with statistical programs such as R or Python.
• Experience with other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, Spark, C/C++, Java, Ab Initio).
• High level of familiarity 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; evidence of initiative-taking.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Interest in client-facing consulting roles and ability to travel 10-20%.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven ability to operate effectively under modest supervision in a complex and dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with credit bureau data and solutions.
• Work experience in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing.

Benefits

• 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.
• Access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups.