Staff Data Scientist

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Team Overview

This role reports into a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics joining the Financial Services Consulting team. The Financial Services Consulting team at TransUnion is an industry recognized client-facing department that rewards an entrepreneurial spirit. We have deep technical expertise and an established reputation as an analytic solutions provider in the Financial Services industry. 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

• Analytics & AI Consulting Delivery - Lead complex analytic and AI-enabled consulting engagements from opportunity shaping through solution design model development evaluation deployment readiness and ongoing monitoring. Translate client needs into practical scalable solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Technical Leadership & Modern AI/ML - Provide hands-on guidance across machine learning statistical modeling generative AI large language models retrieval-augmented generation agentic workflows model evaluation MLOps monitoring and responsible AI/model governance. Help formalize reusable assets documentation standards and repeatable delivery practices.
• Client & Commercial Impact - Own analytic consulting responsibilities for assigned clients identify strategies and opportunities to test and adopt TransUnion analytic products and services and partner with Sales Product Technology and vertical support teams to shape differentiated data-driven recommendations.
• Insight Communication - Deliver analytic insights model considerations risks and recommendations in concise and compelling presentations for internal and external stakeholders across a range of technical and business backgrounds.
• Research Innovation & Process Improvement - Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in collaboration with DSA peers and cross-functional partners including applied AI responsible AI experimentation and emerging analytic techniques. Identify opportunities to improve quality efficiency governance and scalability of analytic delivery.
• Peer Leadership & Team Development - Mentor coach and train junior colleagues and peers by sharing expertise clarifying expectations providing candid and constructive feedback recognizing strong contributions and helping foster an inclusive high-performance culture.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• Masters or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics computer science engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field; or a Bachelors degree in a quantitative field.
• 5 years of demonstrated success directly supporting internal or external clients and 6 years of professional experience performing analytic work preferably in industries served by TransUnion. These experiences may or may not overlap.
• Advanced programming data engineering and applied AI/ML skills including proficiency with Python and/or R SQL cloud-based analytics environments distributed data platforms and modern machine learning frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex analytic and AI-enabled solution engagements under limited supervision including solution design model development validation stakeholder alignment and delivery coordination.
• Aspiring leadership behaviors including self-awareness learning agility inclusive collaboration peer coaching accountability change leadership and the ability to motivate and guide others toward successful team outcomes.

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

• Experience with generative AI large language models retrieval-augmented generation agentic workflows model evaluation MLOps model monitoring and responsible AI/model governance.
• Familiarity with credit bureau data regulated financial services environments credit risk lifecycle use cases fraud insurance or digital marketing analytics.
• Experience developing reusable analytic assets documentation standards governance artifacts or scalable consulting delivery processes.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers support onboarding or recruiting activities and strengthen team culture through feedback recognition and inclusive collaboration.
• Evidence of strong analytical critical and creative thinking with demonstrated interest in industries served by TransUnion.

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.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112500.00 - $187500 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:

Advisor Data Science and Analytics

Company:

TransUnion LLC