Principal Data Science & Analytics Financial Services Consulting

As a senior leader in Data Science & Analytics (DSA), the Principal operates as a senior individual contributor, serving as a strategic co-leader and chief-of-staff to the Financial Services Consulting Data Science organization. This hybrid position 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a co-leader and strategic advisor to DSA leadership. Drive multi-year strategy, including capability investment, portfolio prioritization, and operating model evolution.
• Own core business operations including revenue planning, capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Guide design and delivery of machine learning, statistical, and AI-driven solutions. Establish best practices for consulting processes including AI-enabled and platform-enabled consulting, model development, validation, and production deployment.
• Ensure scalable, high-quality analytics outcomes.
• Partner with Solutions teams to define and commercialize new analytics products and platforms. Support client engagements, shape deals, and enable Sales through differentiated, data-driven narratives.
• Operate effectively across a matrixed environment spanning Data Science, Technology, Solutions, and Sales. Drive alignment and end-to-end integration across data, models, platforms, and delivery.
• Oversee development of high-value analytic data assets. Ensure strong governance across data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Champion adoption of modern analytics tools and platforms.
• Contribute to intellectual property development including patents and proprietary methodologies. Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings. Deliver external-facing thought leadership.
• Mentor senior talent, support recruiting strategy, and influence organizational culture. Drive adoption of best practices and improve productivity through process innovation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data science, analytics consulting, or related field in Financial Services or adjacent industries
• 5+ years in leadership roles with enterprise-level scope
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategy, operations, and commercial outcomes
• Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI along with experience building and deploying production-grade model pipelines
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative discipline

Preferred Skills

• Experience scaling analytics consulting practices or data products
• Familiarity with credit bureau data and regulated environments
• Experience with cloud platforms and big data ecosystems
• Track record of contributing to intellectual property or publications

Benefits

• For Your Health: 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.
• For Your Protection: Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• For Your Family: Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, Dependent Care FSA with possible employer match, complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with a gradual return option.
• For Your Future: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance.
• For You: Tuition reimbursement, flexible/paid time off, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, paid volunteer time off, and corporate volunteer events.
• For Your Wellness: 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and resources supporting physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $168,750.00 - $281,250 annually. Actual compensation is based on factors such as education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, industry knowledge, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market considerations. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on company guidance and plan documents.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work at an assigned TransUnion office location for a minimum of two days a week.