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Senior Data Scientist Insurance

TransUnion


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 78750 - 131250
Posted: 21 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Team Overview

The Data Scientist is responsible for supporting the development of analytic solutions through consulting engagements for TransUnions clients across a broad array of credit fraud insurance and marketing business applications. This position requires a general understanding of US financial services risk management practice. The role will report to the Director of Science and Analytics. 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 solutions to various TransUnion customers. These tasks will include among others- the development of predictive models and business intelligence solutions of moderate scope and complexity for customers within the various industries served by TransUnion.

  • You will lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive predictive and prescriptive analysis for a variety of business use cases leveraging multiple analytic techniques. As a project leader you will take ownership of all aspects of the project from design to development to peer review to client presentation to implementation and audit.

  • You will identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt TransUnions analytic products and services and develop project proposals sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion applying your practical analytic experience to find areas of new value of TransUnion the context of these opportunities you will interact directly with TransUnion Sales and business unit partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed.

  • You will 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 some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements.

  • You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers representing a wide range of backgrounds and levels.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • Masters or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics computer science engineering operations research or other highly quantitative field; or a Bachelors degree in a quantitative field with at least4 years of relevant professional either case the candidate will demonstrate a consistent track record of academic excellence.

  • Experience and demonstrated success in client-facing roles over a period of at least 1 year and at least 1 year of professional experience performing analytic work preferably in industries served by Transunion. These experiences may or may not overlap.

  • Advanced programming skills and aptitude; 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.

Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up were happy to support your development in:

  • Proven ability to operate effectively under modest supervision in a complex and dynamic 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 Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $88750 $141250 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.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $78750.00 - $131250 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.

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:

Consultant Data Science and Analytics

Company:

TransUnion LLC

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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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

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