Senior Consultant Research and Consulting

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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What Well Bring:

Role Dynamics

At TransUnion we have data on virtually every active credit consumer in Colombia as well as data on millions of consumers in 30 other countries as well.

But having data means nothing without curious analytical minds to unlock the meaning within it. Our team is home to some of the most brilliant minds in the market. We come to work every day to quantitatively explain how things happen and why. Our efforts drive real value because the work that we do allows people to have access to credit enables new generations to pursue an education and builds economies from the ground up.

As a Senior Consultant on our team you will join a world-class group of statisticians data scientists modelers and industry experts on a mission to extract insights from information and put them to good use. You will have an opportunity to be a part of a variety of projects in a collaborative environment and be recognized for the work you deliver. TransUnion offers a culture of lifelong learning and as a Senior Consultant here your growth potential is limitless.

The Senior Consultant role within the Research and Consulting team is responsible for delivering market-level business intelligence both to TransUnions senior management and to external customers. To be successful in this position you must have good organizational skills a strategic mindset and a flexible predisposition. You will also be expected to work independently and be able to lead and present projects with minimal supervision.

How you will contribute
You will develop a strong understanding of consumer credit data and how it applies to industry trends and research.
You will contribute to various research and analysis projects around complex market dynamics designing analytical frameworks and translating complex analytical findings into insightful business presentations.
You will support our sales teams through consulting as a lending industry expert helping our clients identify and address emerging challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.
You will perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with changing requirements and deadlines.
You will help to cultivate an environment that promotes excellence innovation and a collegial spirit.

What Youll Bring:
A Bachelors degree or Masters in Statistics Applied Mathematics Economics or an equivalent discipline.
Advanced proficiency with one or more statistical programming languages such as R and PYTHON as well as strong experience writing SQL queries for data extraction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and in Spanish. You must be able to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A strong interest in the areas of banking consumer lending and finance is paramount. At least 5 years of experience in these areas is required.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple assignments simultaneously
Advanced experience with the MS Office suite particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint
Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data trends and consumer behavior
Strong work ethic with the passion for team success

What Youll Bring:

How you will contribute

You will develop a strong understanding of consumer credit data and how it applies to industry trends and research.

You will contribute to various research and analysis projects around complex market dynamics designing analytical frameworks and translating complex analytical findings into insightful business presentations.

You will support our sales teams through consulting as a lending industry expert helping our clients identify and address emerging challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.

You will perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with changing requirements and deadlines.

You will help to cultivate an environment that promotes excellence innovation and a collegial spirit.

What Youll Bring

A Bachelors degree or Masters in Statistics Applied Mathematics Economics or an equivalent discipline.

Advanced proficiency with one or more statistical programming languages such as R and PYTHON as well as strong experience writing SQL queries for data extraction

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A strong interest in the areas of banking consumer lending and finance is paramount. At least 5 years of experience in these areas is required.

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple assignments simultaneously

Advanced experience with the MS Office suite particularly Word Excel and PowerPoint

Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data trends and consumer behavior

Strong work ethic with the passion for team success Who We Are TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing a comprehensive picture of each person so they can be reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. As a result businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good. A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people.

Impact Youll Make:

Who We Are

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing a comprehensive picture of each person so they can be reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. As a result businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good. A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people.

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.

TransUnion Job Title

Sr Consultant Research & Consulting

Required Experience:

Senior IC

TransUnions Job Applicant Privacy NoticeWhat Well Bring:Role Dynamics At TransUnion we have data on virtually every active credit consumer in Colombia as well as data on millions of consumers in 30 other countries as well.But having data means nothing without curious analytical minds to unlock the m...