Senior Consultant – Research and Consulting

TransUnion; Miguel Hidalgo; Hybrid; MXN 1,684,000 - 2,433,000; Full time

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking a Sr Consultant, Research & Consulting to deliver data-driven market intelligence and strategic insights. The role combines analytics, economics, and industry research to support leadership and external clients across consumer credit and financial services. The position is hybrid, with collaboration across offices and virtual work.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Applicants should have 5+ years in related sectors, strong data skills (Python/R/SQL), and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in banking, consumer lending, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of consumer credit data and financial markets.
• Experience leading analytical or consulting projects with stakeholder management.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Spanish communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop market insights from consumer credit data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Design and execute research projects on market dynamics and customer behavior.
• Build analytical frameworks and present findings to executives.
• Deliver market intelligence to senior leadership and external clients.
• Collaborate with sales and business development as SME in lending and financial services.
• Lead client-facing engagements with minimal supervision and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Present findings in English and Spanish to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with statisticians and data scientists to innovate market analysis methods.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

SQL

Job description

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Team Overview

The Research and Consulting team delivers data-driven market intelligence and strategic insights that help TransUnion leadership and external clients better understand consumer credit trends, lending markets, and emerging business opportunities. This team combines expertise in analytics, statistics, economics, and industry research to transform complex data into actionable recommendations that drive business growth and informed decision-making. The role reports to the Senior Director, Research and Consulting.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

• Develop a deep understanding of consumer credit data and leverage that knowledge to identify industry trends, market developments, and emerging lending opportunities.
• Design and execute research and analytical projects focused on complex market dynamics, consumer behavior, and financial services performance.
• Build analytical frameworks and translate complex statistical findings into compelling business insights and executive-level presentations.
• Deliver market-level business intelligence and research findings to TransUnion senior leadership and external clients.
• Partner with sales and business development teams as a subject matter expert in consumer lending and financial services, helping clients address evolving market challenges and opportunities.
• Lead client-facing and internal consulting engagements with minimal supervision while ensuring high-quality deliverables and actionable recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities, changing requirements, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Present research findings and strategic recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences in English and Spanish.
• Collaborate with statisticians, data scientists, modelers, and industry experts to develop innovative approaches to market analysis and business intelligence.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, continuous learning, innovation, and team collaboration across Research and Consulting initiatives.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline, providing the analytical foundation needed to conduct advanced research and business intelligence projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking, consumer lending, financial services, or related industries, including the analysis of market trends, consumer behavior, and lending performance.
• Strong knowledge of consumer credit data, financial markets, and lending industry dynamics, with the ability to translate insights into business recommendations.
• Experience leading analytical or consulting projects, including stakeholder management, executive communications, and presentation of complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R for statistical analysis, modeling, and research applications.
• Advanced SQL (Structured Query Language) skills for data extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis.
• Strong experience with data analytics, statistical methodologies, and quantitative research techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, reporting, and executive presentations.
• Experience working with large datasets and transforming complex information into actionable business insights.

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:

• Experience working with credit bureau data or alternative consumer data sources.
• Knowledge of predictive analytics, forecasting techniques, or machine learning applications within financial services.
• Experience developing executive-level thought leadership materials, market research reports, or industry publications.
• Consulting experience supporting external clients in banking, lending, or financial services sectors.
• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools used to communicate analytical insights.

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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 Consultant, Research & Consulting