Senior Data Scientist - Insurance

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

About the role

As a Data Scientist, you will support the development of analytic solutions through consulting engagements for TransUnion’s clients across credit, fraud, insurance, and marketing business applications. This role requires a general understanding of US financial services risk management practices and reports to the Director of Science and Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long-term value-added solutions to TransUnion customers.
• Develop predictive models and business intelligence solutions of moderate scope and complexity for customers in industries served by TransUnion.
• Lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis for various business use cases using multiple analytic techniques.
• Take ownership of all project aspects from design, development, peer review, client presentation, implementation, and audit.
• Identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services, developing project proposals, sales presentations, and promotional collateral.
• Interact directly with TransUnion Sales and business unit partners, providing an analytic perspective and general support.
• Design, write, and test programs for data extraction, segmentation, and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark, formalizing efforts into repeatable process improvements.
• Deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers of diverse backgrounds and levels.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or other highly quantitative field; or a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated track record of academic excellence.
• At least 1 year of experience in client-facing roles and at least 1 year of professional experience performing analytic work, preferably in industries served by TransUnion.
• Advanced programming skills and proficiency with statistical programs such as R or Python.
• Experience with other programming languages (SQL, C/C++, Java, Ab Initio) and platforms (Hive, Spark).
• High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Skills

• Proven ability to operate effectively under modest supervision in a complex, dynamic, and matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with credit bureau data and solutions.
• Work experience in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $88,750 – $141,250 annually. Actual compensation is based on factors including education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, industry knowledge, and market considerations. Regular, full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for TransUnion’s annual bonus plan, and certain positions may qualify for long-term incentives.

Benefits

• For Your Health: Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, including spousal, domestic partner, and eligible dependent options. Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts available.
• 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 potential 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 (varies by exempt/nonexempt status), up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off.
• For Your Wellness: 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and resources for physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.