Data Scientist

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan and ESPP

Job summary

TransUnion's Financial Services Analytics team in Chicago is seeking a Data Scientist to develop predictive models and advanced analytics solutions for clients across credit risk, fraud, insurance, and marketing use cases. The role supports analytics engagements from design to client presentation in a hybrid work setting.

You will partner with internal stakeholders and external clients, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and build scalable data extraction and analysis processes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a highly quantitative field.
• 1+ years of experience performing analytics, data science, statistical modeling, or quantitative analysis.
• Understanding of U.S. financial services risk management practices and how data-driven insights support business decisions.
• Experience within financial services, insurance, fraud, credit risk, digital marketing, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models and advanced analytics solutions for clients across credit risk, fraud, insurance, and marketing use cases.
• Lead analytics engagements from project design and development through implementation, validation, and client presentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, sales teams, and external clients to identify opportunities where data science can create business value.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations and present results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, OR other quantitative field

Tools

Hive

Spark

Job description

## Data ScientistSolicitar: Chicago, Illinois: Full time: Publicado hoy: 19042717TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy Choices**Descripción general del equipo**The Financial Services Analytics team partners with banks, lenders, insurers, and other financial institutions to solve complex business challenges using advanced analytics and TransUnion data assets. The team delivers predictive modeling, risk analytics, fraud solutions, and business intelligence insights that help clients make smarter business decisions and drive measurable outcomes. This role reports to Director 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.**Resumen del rol y responsabilidades clave*** Develop predictive models and advanced analytics solutions for clients across credit risk, fraud, insurance, and marketing use cases.* Lead analytics engagements from project design and development through implementation, validation, and client presentation.* Partner with internal stakeholders, sales teams, and external clients to identify opportunities where data science can create business value.* Conduct descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analyses to solve complex customer business challenges.* Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations and present results to technical and non-technical audiences.* Design, build, and optimize data extraction, segmentation, and statistical analysis processes using large-scale datasets.* Create repeatable analytical frameworks and process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability.* Support business development efforts through project proposals, client presentations, and analytic consulting.**Conocimientos y experiencia requeridos*** Master’s degree or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or another highly quantitative field.* 1+ years of experience performing analytics, data science, statistical modeling, or quantitative analysis.* Understanding of U.S. financial services risk management practices and how data-driven insights support business decisions.* Experience within financial services, insurance, fraud, credit risk, digital marketing, or related industries.**Required Technical Skills*** Python or R for statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data science solution development.* SQL for data extraction, transformation, segmentation, and analysis.* Experience working with large datasets and distributed data platforms such as Hive and Spark.* Knowledge of machine learning, predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and business intelligence techniques.**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, credit risk models, or financial services analytics.* Exposure to programming languages such as Java or C/C++.* Experience in client-facing consulting or analytics advisory engagements.* Knowledge of fraud analytics, insurance analytics, or marketing analytics solutions.**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 [e-mail] 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 $67,500.00 - $112,500 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.