Market Insights Strategist – Consumer Lending Thought Leadership

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Volunteer time

Job summary

TransUnion seeks a strategic lead to own the Consumer Lending thought leadership program, guiding market questions into structured analyses using proprietary data. You will publish papers and briefings to shape industry thinking and help TransUnion’s commercial strategy.

You will manage offshore and U.S. analysts, interpret regulatory changes, and influence senior leaders with evidence-based positions, in a hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services strategy, management consulting, market intelligence, or analytics leadership with depth in consumer lending/fintech.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, economics, finance) strongly preferred.
• Established portfolio of published thought leadership; white papers or executive communications.
• Deep knowledge of the U.S. consumer credit ecosystem and regulatory environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication for C-suite audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the research agenda for Consumer Lending thought leadership, translating market questions into analytical frameworks using TransUnion data.
• Author externally published papers, executive briefings, and digital content to advance market thinking and TransUnion’s standing.
• Direct the work of offshore analysts and coordinate with U.S.-based partners; set quality expectations and priorities.
• Interpret regulatory, competitive, and macro developments and advise senior leadership on implications for commercial strategy.
• Persuade Marketing, Legal, and senior leaders to gain acceptance of editorial and analytical stances with evidence.

Skills

Executive comms

Stakeholder mgmt

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

TransUnion seeks a strategic lead to own the Consumer Lending thought leadership program, guiding market questions into structured analyses using proprietary data. You will publish papers and briefings to shape industry thinking and help TransUnion’s commercial strategy.

You will manage offshore and U.S. analysts, interpret regulatory changes, and influence senior leaders with evidence-based positions, in a hybrid role.