Lead Data Scientist
About The Position
This role reports into a Director of Data Science & Analytics. The Financial Services Analytics team 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. 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, auto & mortgage 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, logistic regression, survival analysis, principal component analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, scenario and sensitivity analysis). You will 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. 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.
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
- 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
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
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
- 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.
- Develop predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, auto & mortgage lenders, collections agencies and retail banks.
- 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.
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.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability.
- Legal plan.
- Pet insurance.
- Travel accident coverage.
- Adoption assistance.
- 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.
- Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
