Principal, Analytics Enablement Strategy

About the role

The TruIQ Analytics Enablement Team is responsible for driving innovation and operational excellence across TransUnion’s analytics and credit risk solutions. This team reports into the SVP, Global Head of TruIQ Analytics Platform Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Analytics Enablement Solutions 3-year strategic plan, ensuring alignment with TransUnion’s global growth and profitability objectives
• Drive corporate reporting (Board/CEO-level) and deliver actionable insights to support executive decision-making
• Partner with global market teams to develop revenue forecasts, financial plans, and identify strategic investment priorities
• Manage and execute strategic initiatives focused on organizational design, operational excellence, and cross-functional process improvements
• Lead prioritization efforts across Analytics Enablement initiatives, ensuring resource alignment with highest-value opportunities
• Oversee preparation and evaluation of business cases and financial models to assess investment impact and value realization
• Monitor emerging technologies, data trends, and use cases across regions to identify risks, opportunities, and innovation pathways
• Establish measurable goals for strategic projects and track progress in partnership with functional leaders
• Deliver high-quality executive presentations and regularly lead cross-functional and leadership meetings
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities to drive successful outcomes

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in SaaS/PaaS and/or analytics environments, leveraging industry expertise to drive strategic planning and execution at scale
• Experience in management consulting (3+ years preferred) or equivalent strategic leadership roles, enabling effective problem-solving and program leadership
• Strong understanding of analytics enablement and credit risk solutions, used to proactively identify business risks, opportunities, and market trends
• Proven ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives and scale teams, driving measurable business growth and operational improvements
• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred), or equivalent experience demonstrating strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills to support business planning and investment decisions
• Strong data analysis and business intelligence capabilities (e.g., SQL, data visualization tools) to generate actionable insights
• Expertise in corporate reporting tools and executive presentation development (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) operating models and analytics platforms
• Ability to synthesize complex data and translate into strategic recommendations for senior leadership

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in highly matrixed global organizations, with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to influence and engage senior executives
• Strong project management discipline with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate business needs and proactively support go-to-market and sales strategies
• Experience gathering market intelligence on trends, regulations, and competitor activity to inform strategy