Job Description

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Team Overview

The Global Data & Analytics (GDA) team at TransUnion delivers advanced analytics, data science, and AI-driven solutions that power marketing, risk, and decisioning products across global markets. The team works on large-scale consumer data assets to build predictive models and actionable insights that enable clients to make smarter business decisions.
This team typically operates within the broader Data Science & Analytics (DSA) function, partnering closely with cross-functional business, product, and client teams to translate analytics into measurable business impact.
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.

And Core Responsibilities

Design and develop predictive and audience (lookalike) models leveraging TransUnion’s proprietary data assets to support client acquisition, targeting, and engagement strategies
Partner with internal stakeholders and external clients (e.g., media agencies, retailers, data platforms) to understand business needs and translate them into scalable analytics solutions
Build and execute descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics use cases using techniques such as regression, clustering, segmentation, and ensemble models
Develop and maintain data pipelines, scripts, and workflows for large-scale data extraction, transformation, and analysis using Python, R, SQL, and Spark
Generate actionable insights from transactional and demographic datasets, translating findings into clear business recommendations and executive-level presentations
Contribute to the end-to-end analytics lifecycle—from problem definition and model development to deployment support and performance monitoring
Identify opportunities to enhance product value propositions and drive adoption of TransUnion’s analytics offerings across customer segments
Collaborate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment to deliver multiple concurrent projects with measurable outcomes on time and with high quality
Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture aligned with TransUnion’s values and analytics excellence

Required Knowledge and Experiences

Financial Services / Credit Risk / Marketing Analytics domain knowledge – Enables effective interpretation of consumer data and development of relevant, high-impact analytic solutions aligned to industry use cases
Statistical and machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, ensemble models) – Required to design and implement robust predictive models that drive measurable business outcomes
Experience working with large-scale (big data) environments – Critical for handling high-volume datasets and building scalable, production-ready analytical solutions
2+ years of analytics experience (including internships) in financial services or related industries – Ensures familiarity with real-world data challenges, stakeholder expectations, and delivery rigor
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, etc.) or equivalent experience

Required Knowledge And Experiences

We’re also looking for preferred skills

Familiarity with credit bureau data and marketing/targeting use cases – Accelerates understanding of TransUnion’s core data assets and products
Exposure to AI/GenAI tools and AI agent workflows – Helps drive innovation and productivity in analytics delivery
Advanced proficiency in programming and data engineering practices – Enhances scalability and efficiency of analytical solutions
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization – Supports effective collaboration across geographies and stakeholders
Ability to operate with moderate supervision in complex environments – Enables faster ramp-up and independent delivery

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 driver’s 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; that’s 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 – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion Job Title

Sr Analyst, Data Science and Analytics

About TransUnion

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing an actionable picture of each person so they can be reliably represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things.

This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world.

A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people.

We call this Information for Good® — it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.

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Business support: https://transu.co/60044D67G

Industry

IT & Software

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

transunion.com

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