Senior Director, Global Fraud Analytics

TransUnion • Greenwood Village, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Global Fraud Solutions (GFS) at TransUnion is responsible for developing and delivering analytics-driven products that help clients prevent, detect, and respond to fraud across the customer lifecycle. The Fraud Analytics pillar plays a critical role in shaping TransUnion’s global fraud vision by unlocking competitive advantage through data, AI, and advanced analytics. This role reports to the VP of Global Fraud Strategy and partners closely with regional fraud leaders, product, platform, data science, and engineering teams worldwide. 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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in analytics, technical product management, or data science, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, to effectively guide complex, global analytics initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in product strategy and business ownership, including setting vision, defining roadmaps, and driving measurable outcomes.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to “speak the language” of data science and engineering, enabling effective partnership without requiring hands‑on model development.
• Experience in fraud analytics, risk management, identity solutions, or adjacent domains within financial services, fintech, or data‑driven technology environments.
• Global or international experience working across regions and cultures in matrixed organizations, supporting cross‑functional alignment and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics) or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) models, analytics pipelines, and model governance concepts.
• Experience collaborating on analytics‑driven products built on cloud‑based data and analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills to assess product performance, risk, and business impact.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with fraud typologies, identity verification, transaction monitoring, and emerging fraud trends.
• Experience scaling analytics products or models globally across multiple markets.
• Familiarity with regulatory and data privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, or FCRA and their impact on analytics products.
• Strong collaborative mindset, proactive leadership approach, and a high degree of ownership in complex stakeholder environments.
• Passion for AI and staying current with the evolving fraud and analytics technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global fraud analytics strategy, aligning product direction with GFS priorities, TransUnion business objectives, and customer needs across regions.
• Own the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for fraud analytics capabilities, including generic and custom AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) models across the fraud portfolio.
• Lead and influence AI strategy for Global Fraud Solutions, balancing innovation, model performance, governance, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to translate analytics capabilities into production‑ready, scalable products.
• Drive the global expansion of fraud analytics by adapting and scaling models across geographies while navigating data availability, regulatory, and market constraints.
• Collaborate with regional fraud leaders, sales, customer success, and global market teams to ensure analytics solutions meet client needs and support revenue growth.
• Monitor and evaluate product performance, adoption, and ROI, using data‑driven insights to refine strategy and improve outcomes.
• Operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy in a matrixed organization, with regular visibility and influence at senior and executive leadership levels.
• Represent TransUnion in client discussions and industry forums related to fraud analytics and AI thought leadership.

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, 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.
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

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