Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Scientist will join TransUnion’s client-facing Financial Services Consulting team and report to a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics. The team provides analytic solutions to the financial services industry and works with internal and external cross-functional partners to develop new business initiatives and customer propositions in the U.S. financial services segment.

The role focuses on predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for fintechs, credit card issuers, collections agencies, and retail banks. The Data Scientist leads client engagements across the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, applying descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. The position also develops data programs and statistical analyses, communicates findings and recommendations to customers and executives, supports the adoption of TransUnion products and services, and mentors junior colleagues.

This is a hybrid position requiring work virtually and in person at an assigned TransUnion office for at least two days per week. Travel is approximately 10% to 20%, depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field, with a demonstrated record of academic excellence.
• At least one year of experience performing analytical work within financial services or a related industry.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex information and develop data-informed solutions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across organizational levels and with external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% to 20%, based on business needs.
• Advanced programming skills and mastery of a statistical programming language such as R or Python.
• Experience with additional programming and data-manipulation languages, including SQL, Hive, C/C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long-term value-added product propositions for U.S. financial services customers.
• Develop predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for fintechs, credit card issuers, collections agencies, and retail banks.
• Lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis across the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle.
• Apply analytical techniques such as segmentation, logistic regression, gradient boosted trees, survival analysis, principal component analysis, and scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation, and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, and SQL.
• Present analytic insights and recommendations in succinct, compelling formats for internal and external customers and executive audiences.
• Develop project proposals, sales presentations, and promotional collateral to support adoption of integrated customer solutions.
• Identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues.
• Maintain progress on initiatives under limited direct supervision.
• Help foster a high-performance culture and an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.
• Adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, work safely, communicate respectfully, and safeguard business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the company’s reputation.

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options and select dependent coverage.
• Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; optional voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a gradual return.
• Dependent Care FSA with the possibility of an employer match and a complimentary Care@Work membership.
• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Financial wellness resources and 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, and paid volunteer time off.
• Corporate volunteer events.
• 24/7 access to professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and resources supporting physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
• Regular full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for the annual bonus plan; certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level