Lead Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting
White Plains, NY - USA
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Team Overview
At TransUnion this team reports to a Director of Data Science & Analytics playing an integral role by working end-to-end with financial services clients fostering consultative relationships that enable them to deliver impactful solutions. This team specializes in building both custom and generic models tailored to each clients unique needs ensuring that every engagement is as effective as possible. 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.Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added product propositions for B2B customers in the US financial services segment at TransUnion. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers auto & mortgage lenders collections agencies and retail banks.
You will lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive predictive and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g. segmentation logistic regression survival analysis principal component analysis Monte Carlo simulation scenario and sensitivity analysis).
You will design and write programs for data extraction segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R Python SQL Hive and Pig on Linux PC and mainframe computing platforms.
You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
You will develop project proposals sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion.
You will identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnions analytic products and services.
You will provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues and maintain progress on all initiatives under limited direct supervision.
You will foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
Bachelors (4 year) degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field.
7 years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services consumer credit or a related industry
Strong analytical critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Advanced programming skills; proficiency with R/Python and SQL; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages preferred (Hive Pig C/C Java); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization; ability to work in a collaborative fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
Ability to travel 10-20%
Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could usesome brushing up were happy to support your career development and growth in:
Masters or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field. And at least two (2) years of professional experience performing advanced analytic work in Financial Services consumer credit or a related industry
Familiarity with credit bureau data and business practices
Experienced in managing full life cycle of credit risk models and look alike models for consumer financial services industry including model design development and deployment monitoring and validation
Operates independently in a complex and dynamic matrixed environment
Experienced working in a company with a global presence
Experience with modern big data frameworks (Hadoop Spark cloud)
Pay Scale Information :
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $100000 $160000 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individuals education training work experience job-related skill set location and industry knowledge as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
Regular fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnions annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.
For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.
For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnions Internal Job Title:
Sr Consultant Data Science and AnalyticsCompany:
TransUnion LLCRequired Experience:
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About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more