TransUnion · 4 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expTransUnion is a company that strives to build an environment where associates can take ownership of their professional development. The Senior Data Scientist role focuses on developing analytic solutions for clients, primarily in fraud prevention, utilizing various analytic techniques and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Credit BureauFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyLegal
Responsibilities
Supporting the development of analytic solutions through consulting engagements for TransUnion’s clients primarily for fraud prevention but potentially across a broader array of applications including credit, insurance and marketing business applications
Partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added solutions to various TransUnion customers
Lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis, primarily for fraud business cases leveraging multiple analytic techniques with an emphasis on, but not limited to, predictive modeling and strategies for the concurrent use of multiple solutions
Identify strategies and opportunities for customers and develop subject matter expertise to test and adopt custom analytic products to optimally provide anti-fraud strategies and the ability to identify new fraud threats
Design, write, and test programs for data extraction, segmentation, statistical analysis and other functionalities in the domain of data science on large population datasets using a modern technological stack
Deliver analytic insights and recommendations as part of a broader mission to establish a reputation of TransUnion for excellence in technological capabilities and domain knowledge, highlighted by delivery of succinct and compelling presentations to internal and external customers representing a wide range of backgrounds and levels
Foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand
Qualification
Required
Graduate 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 three (3) years of relevant professional experience. In 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 one (1) year as well as at least one (1) year of professional experience performing analytic work, preferably in the Financial Services industry
Demonstrated interest in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing (e.g., through relevant internships)
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills
Familiarity with and ability to program within and use Spark within an advanced technological framework such as GCP, Databricks or other similar systems; high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
Expertise in all areas of Data Science and Predictive modeling with large datasets, ideally including familiarity with some flavors of AI or Deep Learning techniques
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; evidence of initiative-taking
Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
Interest in connecting Data Science to solving business problems around fraud in client-facing consulting roles
Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred
Proven ability to operate effectively under modest supervision in a complex and dynamic, matrixed environment
Familiarity with credit bureau data and solutions
Familiarity with fraud particularly as it pertains to financial services or telecommunications industries
Benefits
Flexible time off for exempt associates
Paid time off for non-exempt associates
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts)
Mental health support
Disability benefits
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility planning coverage
Legal benefits
Long-term care insurance
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Charity gift matching
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) retirement savings with employer match
Access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
Company
TransUnion
TransUnion provides total credit protection all in one place from credit alerts, credit reports and credit scores.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.41B2018-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2015-06-25IPO
2014-10-16Series Unknown· $7.25M
Leadership Team
Christopher Cartwright
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Oliveira
Senior Vice President of Media Vertical Partnerships
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