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Team OverviewThe Financial Services Analytics team develops credit risk management and business intelligence solutions through client consulting engagements and research. The team operates in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment using modern big data, cloud computing, statistical, and machine learning technologies and reports to VP of Data 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- Support the creation and maintenance of model risk management policies, procedures, standards, and guidance that reinforce the organization's model risk management framework.
- Collect, review, organize, and maintain model documentation provided by model developers in preparation for independent validation.
- Respond to model documentation requests from clients, regulators, and internal auditors while balancing transparency requirements with the protection of TransUnion's intellectual property.
- Partner with model developers, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to streamline model governance processes and create standardized templates and documentation language.
- Maintain the enterprise model inventory and recommend and implement enhancements to improve its accuracy, usability, and governance.
- Develop and manage the annual model validation plan, track validation activities, and support timely completion of scheduled validations.
- Create, maintain, and present model risk management training materials to model developers and other key stakeholders.
- Design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation, and statistical analysis of large population datasets using R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark across server-based and cloud computing environments.
- Support the development of credit risk management and business intelligence analytical solutions through consulting engagements and research for TransUnion clients.
Required Knowledge and Experiences- Bachelor's degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field.
- At least four years of professional analytical experience within financial services, consumer credit, or a related industry, including experience solving complex business and risk-related problems using data.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information, identify risks, and develop practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and governance-related information to stakeholders at multiple levels within and outside the organization.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple assignments, priorities, documentation requests, and validation activities.
Required Technical Skills- Advanced programming skills with proficiency in a statistical programming language such as R.
- Experience using SQL (Structured Query Language) for data extraction, manipulation, segmentation, and analysis of large datasets.
- Experience developing analytical programs using data manipulation and programming technologies such as Python, Hive, Pig, or similar tools.
- Ability to perform statistical analysis on large population datasets using server-based or cloud computing platforms.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation, analysis, presentations, project tracking, and stakeholder communication.
We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:- Master's degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field, along with at least two years of advanced analytical experience in financial services, consumer credit, or a related industry.
- Familiarity with credit bureau data, consumer credit risk, and credit bureau business practices.
- Experience with model risk management, model governance, model validation, regulatory documentation, or the interest and capability to develop expertise in model risk governance and controls.
- Experience serving as a model governance subject matter expert or providing project-based leadership to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience working in a global organization and with modern big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and cloud computing platforms.
Benefits that support every part of your life:At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.
For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: We've got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short- and long-term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we're here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward what's next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance to plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, 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 TransUnion's 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 Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $78,750.00 - $131,250 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 individual's 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 TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
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TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Consultant, Data Science and Analytics
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TransUnion LLC
