Data Scientist

TransUnion•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At TransUnion, 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 encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. This position is responsible for supporting the development of analytic solutions through consulting engagements for TransUnion’s clients across a broad array of credit, fraud, insurance and marketing business applications. This position requires a general understanding of US financial services risk management practices. You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added solutions to various TransUnion customers. These tasks will include –among others- the development of predictive models and business intelligence solutions of moderate scope and complexity for customers within the various industries served by TransUnion. You will lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis for a variety of business use cases leveraging multiple analytic techniques. As a project leader, you will take ownership of all aspects of the project from design, to development, to peer review, to client presentation, to implementation and audit. You will identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services and develop project proposals, sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion, applying your practical analytic experience to find areas of new value of TransUnion customers. In the context of these opportunities, you will interact directly with TransUnion Sales and business unit partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed. You will 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, formalizing some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements. You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers representing a wide range of backgrounds and levels. You will 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, computer science, engineering, operations research, or other highly quantitative field
1+ years of experience performing analytic work, preferably in industries served by Transunion
Demonstrated interest in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing (e.g., through relevant internships)
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills
Advanced programming skills and aptitude; proficiency with statistical programs such as R or Python; experience with other programming languages (SQL, C/C++, Java, Ab Initio) and platforms (Hive, Spark); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
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

Responsibilities

supporting the development of analytic solutions through consulting engagements for TransUnion’s clients across a broad array of credit, fraud, insurance and marketing 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
development of predictive models and business intelligence solutions of moderate scope and complexity for customers within the various industries served by TransUnion
lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis for a variety of business use cases leveraging multiple analytic techniques
take ownership of 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 and develop project proposals, sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion, applying your practical analytic experience to find areas of new value of TransUnion customers
interact directly with TransUnion Sales and business unit partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed
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, formalizing some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements
deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers representing a wide range of backgrounds and levels
foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand

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