Lead Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting

TransUnion•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will report into a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics, joining the Financial Services Analytics team, which is an industry recognized, client-facing department that rewards an entrepreneurial spirit. We have deep technical expertise and an established reputation as an analytic solutions provider in the Financial Services industry. We have a wealth of data and industry experience within our large group of highly-trained analysts, statisticians, engineers, and economists. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. You will 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 at TransUnion. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, personal loan lenders, collections agencies and retail banks. You will lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, classification modeling, survival analysis, , scenario and sensitivity analysis). You will design and write programs for data extraction, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python and SQL using Spark or BigQuery in cloud computing environments. You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience. You will develop project proposals, sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion. You will identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services. You will provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues and maintain progress on all initiatives under limited direct supervision. You will foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand. This role will require the ability to travel 10-20%

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
4+ years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries
3+ years of demonstrated success in client-facing roles
Advanced programming skills; mastery of a statistical language such as R or Python; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, C/C++, Java); familiarity with relational, MPP, and/or Hadoop data management frameworks; proficiency 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

Nice To Haves

An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities

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, classification modeling, survival analysis, , scenario and sensitivity analysis).
Design and write programs for data extraction, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python and SQL using Spark or BigQuery in cloud computing environments.
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.

Benefits

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options.
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans.
Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
Legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
Adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage
Caregiver support
Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an 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 alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.