Advisor, Analytics Consulting

TransUnion; Burlington; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion in Canada seeks an Advisor, Analytics Consulting to lead client engagements focusing on credit risk management and business intelligence. You will guide end-to-end analytics projects from requirements to client presentation, leveraging TransUnion data assets to deliver measurable value.

This hybrid role requires 8+ years in financial services analytics, expertise in predictive modeling, ML, and data visualization, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field is required. Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 3+ years of direct experience with analytics engagements in financial services or risk management.
• Experience with credit bureau data and analytics solutions is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Canadian consumer lending and credit risk management practices.
• Bilingual English/French communication is strongly preferred to support engagement across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytics consulting engagements from requirements to presentation.
• Develop analytics products such as scorecards, models, and benchmarking studies.
• Collaborate with Sales and Solution Consultants on opportunities and proposals.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable client recommendations and revenue impact.
• Mentor analysts and contribute to scalable delivery models.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client engagement

Leadership

Project management

SQL

Python

R

Big data technologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, or related quantitative field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

R

SAS

SQL

Python

Hive

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

**Team Overview**As an Advisor, Analytics Consulting, you will serve as the primary delivery lead for client-contracted analytics consulting engagements focused on credit risk management and business intelligence. You will be responsible for delivering customized analytical solutions that help clients make better risk decisions, improve business performance, and maximize the value of TransUnion data and analytics assets. You will lead engagements across the full analytics lifecycle, including requirements gathering, analytical design, data extraction, modeling, validation, insight generation, and executive presentation. Working closely with clients, Sales teams, Solution Consultants, and DSA analysts, you will translate complex business challenges into impactful analytical solutions that drive measurable client value and revenue growth.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*** **Lead end-to-end execution of analytics consulting engagements, including:**o Requirements gathering and business problem definitiono Analytical design and solution developmento Data extraction, transformation, and quality assuranceo Statistical analysis, modeling, and benchmarkingo Insight development and client presentation * **Deliver analytics consulting products such as:**o Custom scorecard and model developmento Market trends and benchmarking studieso Innovation Lab engagementso Retained analytics programso Custom aggregate data solutionso Reject inference and lost sales analyseso Other custom analytical engagements aligned to client needs * Serve as the primary DSA lead for opportunities initiated through the established sales and engagement process.* Support proposal development, discovery activities, and analytics requirements definition in partnership with Sales and Solution Consultants.* Collaborate with DSA analysts to ensure scalable, high-quality delivery while providing technical guidance and oversight.* Translate analytical findings into clear, client-relevant recommendations and revenue-oriented business outcomes.* Partner with Sales and Solution Consultants to identify new analytics opportunities and expand client adoption of analytics consulting services. * **Apply advanced analytical techniques including:**o Segmentation and portfolio analyticso Predictive modelingo Statistical analysiso Scenario development and simulationo Advanced machine learning methodologies * Develop and maintain project plans to ensure engagements are completed on time, within scope, and aligned to client expectations.* Present analytical findings and recommendations to clients, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.* Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, governance, privacy, and model risk management requirements.* Contribute to the evolution of the analytics consulting function by helping define scalable engagement models, delivery best practices, and new analytics offerings.* Perform other related responsibilities as assigned. **Required Knowledge And Experiences*** Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience.* Master's degree or PhD is preferred.* Strong understanding of Canadian consumer lending, credit risk management, and business intelligence practices.* 8+ years of analytics experience within financial services, risk management, or related industries.* 5+ years of experience leading client-facing analytics engagements and delivering business-focused analytical solutions.* 3+ years of direct experience working with credit bureau data, products, and analytics solutions. Prior experience with TransUnion data assets, products, or services is highly preferred.* Bilingual (English/French) communication skills strongly preferred to support client engagements across Canada.* Advanced analytical and programming capabilities using R, SAS, SQL, Python, and big data technologies such as Hive, Spark, Hadoop, or cloud-based platforms.* Experience developing and validating predictive models, including logistic regression, decision trees, XGBoost, and other statistical or machine learning techniques.* Proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable business insights and executive-level recommendations.* Experience working with credit bureau data, custom analytics solutions, benchmarking studies, model development, and strategic business intelligence initiatives.* Experience guiding analysts and supporting scalable delivery models through collaboration and mentorship.* Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of leading engagements with minimal supervision.* Strong project management and consulting skills.* Results-oriented with a focus on client outcomes and revenue impact.* Ability to balance hands-on analytical execution with strategic consulting responsibilities.* Demonstrated ability to identify emerging client needs and shape innovative analytics use cases.* Experience working with credit bureau data, custom analytics solutions, benchmarking studies, model development, and strategic business intelligence initiatives.* Ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements while maintaining high-quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction.* Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to present analytical findings to executives, business leaders, and technical audiences.* Strong stakeholder management skills across clients, Sales, Solution Consultants, Product, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams.* Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business-oriented language.