Advisor, Data Science and Analytics

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What We'll Bring:

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.

What You'll Bring:

• Master’s or PhD in statistics, applied math, financial math, computer science, or a related quantitative field; or a Bachelor’s with 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrate a consistent track record of academic excellence.
• Minimum 10 years supporting internal/external clients, with at least 5 years in analytics, preferably in industries of Financial Services, Insurance, Fraud or Digital Marketing.
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery with statistical programs such as R or Python.
• Experience of leading complex analytics projects with minimal supervision, collaborating across teams and directly with clients.
• Strong project and time management skills to lead multiple complex portfolios and work streams in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent business acumen and communication skills, including the ability to present and translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations to multiple levels, including executive audiences
• Occasional travel required.

Impact You'll Make:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on cross-functional teams internally and externally, driving new business initiatives and delivering long-term, value-added solutions to TransUnion customers.
• Lead the development of technical solutions to complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Act as the primary contact for strategic clients, identifying opportunities to test and adopt analytic products and services. Frequent direct engagement with client or TransUnion executives would be expected.
• Deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers representing a wide range of backgrounds and levels.
• Provide both oversight and hands-on support in developing analytic solutions using tools like R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark, while formalizing repeatable processes.
• Lead research and innovation initiatives, including multi-team projects in collaboration with peers across the team.
• Represent TransUnion at industry events, seminars, and summits, or advisory boards, attend independently sponsored conferences and tradeshows on behalf of TransUnion.
• Mentor and train junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with TransUnion’s values.

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's Internal Job Title:

Advisor, Data Science and Analytics