Lead Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting

About the role

This position will report into a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics, joining the Financial Services Analytics team, which 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. We have a wealth of data and industry experience within our large group of highly-trained analysts, statisticians, engineers, and economists. 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.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

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, personal loan 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, classification modeling, survival analysis, scenario and sensitivity analysis).

• Design and write programs for data extraction, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python and SQL using Spark or BigQuery in cloud computing environments.
• 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.

This role will require the ability to travel 10-20%

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• 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
• 4+ years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries
• 3+ years of demonstrated success in client-facing roles
• Advanced programming skills; mastery of a statistical language such as R or Python; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, C/C++, Java); familiarity with relational, MPP, and/or Hadoop data management frameworks; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Skills

• An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities

Benefits That Support Every Part Of Your Life

• For Your Health: Enjoy 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. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
• For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with 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.
• For Your Family: 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.
• For Your Future: 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.
• For You: 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.
• For Your Wellness: 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.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000 annually.