Consultants

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid time off

Health benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking a data analytics professional in Chicago, IL to support credit risk management and BI analytic solutions. The role involves designing programs for data extraction and statistical analysis on large datasets using R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark on server and cloud platforms.

You will assist in developing model risk management policies, collect documentation for validation, and collaborate with developers to streamline governance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field required.
• Skills include big data/cloud computing, ML, statistics, applied mathematics, R, SQL, Hive, Python, model risk governance and controls, model risk management, Hadoop, Spark.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of credit risk management and BI analytics solutions.
• Design and develop programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large datasets.
• Assist in creating and maintaining model risk management policies, procedures, and guides.
• Collect and maintain supporting model documentation for validation.
• Respond to documentation requests from clients, regulators or internal auditors.
• Collaborate with model developers and stakeholders to streamline governance processes.
• Maintain model inventory and implement enhancements as appropriate.
• Create and manage the annual model validation plan.
• Develop and present model risk management training materials.

Skills

Big data

Cloud computing

Machine learning

Statistics

Applied mathematics

R

SQL

Hive

Python

Model risk governance

Model risk management

Hadoop

Spark

Education

Master’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field + 2 years analytics experience

Tools

Hive

Hadoop

Spark

R

SQL

Python

Job description

Consultants for Chicago, IL location. Support the development of credit risk management and business intelligence analytic solutions. Design and develop programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark on server and cloud-based computing platforms. Assist in the creation and maintenance of model risk management policies, procedures, and guides establishing and reinforcing the model risk management framework. Collect and maintain supporting model documentation from model developers for validation. Respond to documentation requests from clients, regulators or internal auditors while balancing the protection of intellectual property. Collaborate with model developers and other stakeholders to streamline the model governance process. Maintain model inventory including recommending and implementing enhancements as appropriate. Create and manage the annual model validation plan. Develop, maintain, and present model risk management training materials to key stakeholders.

Technical environment: big data and cloud computing technologies, machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, R, SQL, Hive, Python, model risk governance and controls, model risk management, Hadoop, Spark.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field required.
• Skills required (can be gained through education or work experience): big data and cloud computing technologies, machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, R, SQL, Hive, Python, model risk governance and controls, model risk management, Hadoop, Spark.
• Some telecommuting permitted.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field plus 2 years of experience in analytics also acceptable.

Benefits & Pay Scale Information

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including 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, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $97,490/yr-$108,000/yr+benefits (www.transunion.com/about-us/careers/life-at-tu) annually. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

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 [e-mail].

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.

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.

Company

TransUnion LLC

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