Sr Director, Market Planner

TransUnion • Boca Raton, FL

6d • $187,500 - $312,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

TransUnion’s Insurance vertical is one of the company’s fastest-growing business units. The Market Planning team defines and coordinates growth strategies across Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Life Insurance, connecting industry needs with TransUnion’s solutions and capabilities. Reporting to the Head of Insurance Market Planning, this role leads market planning for the Life Insurance business and collaborates with Global and Insurance Solutions, Market Development, Data Science and Analytics, Sales, and senior vertical leadership.

This is a hybrid position requiring regular work virtually and in person at an assigned TransUnion office for a minimum of two days per week. Approximately 10–20% of the role involves external engagement.

The role develops market-informed growth strategy, translates Life Insurance industry trends and customer needs into growth and go-to-market plans, and helps execute initiatives across a complex organization. It provides Life Insurance expertise to evaluate market demand and new concepts, identify ways to improve the relevance and adoption of existing solutions, support strategic customer engagements, and shape thought leadership and market positioning. The position also builds internal influence and presents strategies and industry concepts to senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The U.S. base salary range is $187,500 to $312,500 annually. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, training, experience, skills, location, industry knowledge, scope, and market considerations. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for the annual bonus plan; certain positions may also qualify for long-term incentives and other payments under applicable company guidance and plan documents.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 or more years of Life Insurance industry experience, including significant and recent Life Insurance experience; candidates with 7–10 years may be considered based on the depth and relevance of their expertise.
• Direct experience in Life Insurance underwriting, actuarial, product development, or closely related business operations, with the ability to apply that knowledge to market and growth strategy.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing market, business, or go-to-market strategies within a complex, highly matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of Life Insurance market dynamics, customer needs, competitive trends, and how insurers use consumer data to support underwriting, marketing, pricing, and risk assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the business, industry, and strategic knowledge required for the role.
• Ability to analyze Life Insurance market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and business opportunities to develop actionable growth strategies.
• Working knowledge of consumer data, analytics, and risk-assessment applications within the Life Insurance industry.
• Ability to translate technical, actuarial, underwriting, or data-driven concepts into clear recommendations and compelling executive-level messaging.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, including experience presenting to senior internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct reporting authority.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives within the Life Insurance industry.
• Exposure to predictive analytics, third-party data partnerships, or data-enabled insurance solutions.
• Experience conducting market research, developing thought-leadership content, or representing an organization’s perspective in the market.
• Experience validating new solution concepts or repositioning existing products and capabilities to improve market adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a market-informed growth strategy for TransUnion’s Life Insurance business, establishing priorities, dependencies, and measurable objectives.
• Align Life Insurance industry trends and customer needs with TransUnion’s solutions and capabilities to inform growth playbooks and go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with Global and Insurance Solutions, Market Development, Data Science and Analytics, and Sales to execute growth initiatives and manage cross-functional dependencies.
• Provide Life Insurance subject-matter expertise to evaluate new concepts, validate market demand, and incorporate voice-of-customer insights into future solutions.
• Identify opportunities to reposition existing solutions and capabilities to increase market relevance, sales effectiveness, and market penetration.
• Partner with Sales on strategic customer engagements, helping customers understand how TransUnion’s capabilities address Life Insurance challenges and opportunities across the insurance policy lifecycle.
• Define thought-leadership priorities, research, messaging, and value propositions that strengthen TransUnion’s position in the Life Insurance market.
• Present strategies, recommendations, and complex industry concepts clearly and compellingly to senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Build an internal network and sphere of influence to align stakeholders and move strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Represent TransUnion’s Life Insurance perspective in customer and industry discussions; approximately 10–20% of the role involves external engagement.
• Adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment and trustworthiness, 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 eligible dependent coverage on select plans.
• Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; optional voluntary life and AD&D coverage for employees and their families.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, Dependent Care FSA with the possibility of an employer match, and a complimentary Care@Work membership.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, with eligibility for a gradual return.
• 401(k) with employer match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Financial wellness resources and career coaching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees.
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year.
• Commuter benefits and employee discounts.
• Charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off, as well as corporate volunteer events.
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and physical, mental, social, and financial wellness resources.
• Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for an 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: Director