Senior Data Analyst
TransUnion · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
Information Technology$68k–$113k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position will report into a Senior Manager Data Science and Analytics. You will apply your analytical skills to work on all aspects of the account lifecycle in the consumer credit domain on behalf of a diverse set of clients, ranging from marketing and propensity models for customer acquisition and retention, credit risk models for acquisition and account management, cross-sell applications, portfolio models for regulatory applications, event-based trigger solutions, and strategy analyses of various kinds. You will also develop complex analytic solutions directly with TransUnion customers, business partners and other departments.
Responsibilities
- Support analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, including model validation, monitoring and review, and leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, gradient boosted trees, survival analysis, principal component analysis, scenario and sensitivity analysis).
- Support the writing of programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, and SQL.
- Provide technical and non-technical support to building sales presentations, and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion.
- Support the creation of analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in statistics, economics, data science, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field with a track record of academic excellence
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills
- Foundational programming skills; experience in leveraging statistical language such as R or Python; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, C/C++, Java); basic knowledge in data visualization tools; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Qualifications
- Experience in client-facing roles
- Basic understanding of the Financial Services industry and market trends
Skills
- Experience in client-facing roles
- Basic understanding of the Financial Services industry and market trends
Benefits
- 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
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $67,500.00 - $112,500 annually.