Vice President, Data Science Product Development Credit & Consumer

TransUnion•White Plains, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. This role will act as a key leader of the DSA Product Development team. This role is responsible for providing data science expertise and resources necessary to build market-leading data products and analytic solutions on the Credit Risk Solutions (CRS) and Consumer roadmaps. Maintains a strong vision of the state-of-the-art and competitive landscape, advising on the best way (the “how”) to achieve objectives defined by Global Solutions stakeholders (the “what”). Incorporates innovation arising across GD&A and the broader enterprise into standards that enable consistent, high-quality, scaled development. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across GTDA and Solutions. 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. TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.

Requirements

15+ years’ experience in data science and analytics.
Advanced programming skills and aptitude.
Mastery of statistical programs such as R or Python.
Mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL, Spark, C/C++, Java).
Experience with modern cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, OneTru).
High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving.
Demonstrated interest and proven career path in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing.
Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision and in close coordination with matrix partners.
Strong project and time management skills to lead multiple complex portfolios and work streams simultaneously with minimal if any direct supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Ability to make impactful project decisions and recommendations, taking ownership for actions and providing a robust framework for justifying, defending, and documenting such actions across multiple stakeholder levels.
Ability to manage multiple resources within a project and the effective coordination of tasks across resources using clear workflows.
Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels - including executives - within a complex and dynamic matrix organization.
Knowledge of the organization and ability to flexibility adapt to changes in business objectives or organizational structure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to translate technical concepts into articulate, actionable recommendations in a manner that is suitable to influence business partners and decision-makers inside and outside towards desired outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a key leader of the DSA Product Development team.
Provide data science expertise and resources necessary to build market-leading data products and analytic solutions on the Credit Risk Solutions (CRS) and Consumer roadmaps.
Maintain a strong vision of the state-of-the-art and competitive landscape, advising on the best way (the “how”) to achieve objectives defined by Global Solutions stakeholders (the “what”).
Incorporate innovation arising across GD&A and the broader enterprise into standards that enable consistent, high-quality, scaled development.
Partner and collaborate with stakeholders across GTDA and Solutions.
Develop generic scores, attributes, and other analytic solutions on the CRS and Consumer roadmaps, supporting all stages of the PDLC.
Design, develop, and continually improve common global frameworks to accelerate product development and facilitate consistent, efficient delivery through OneTru and other TransUnion platforms.
Proactively analyze alternative data assets and machine learning methods for potential impacts to new and existing products, drafting business cases for Solutions review as warranted.
Maintain and continually enhance global best practices for model development, including development and delivery of a training curriculum, leveraging new capabilities developed by R&D.
As a member of the CFLT and related Councils, advocate for innovative solution designs and approaches to enhance TransUnion’s long-term competitiveness.
Maintain complete and accurate records of department activities to support resource optimization and all levels of reporting.
Attract and nurture leading data science talent, creating opportunities for continual professional growth.

Benefits

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options.
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage available on select plans.
Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter.
Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.
Grow and recharge with 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, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
Access 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.