Senior Consultant: Research and Consulting

TransUnion; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and insights company is seeking a Senior Consultant in Research & Consulting to deliver market-level business intelligence. The role requires excellent analytical skills, advanced proficiency in statistical programming, and strong communication abilities in English and Spanish. Preferred candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in banking or consumer lending, along with a strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset. This is a hybrid position with part-time remote work.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in banking, consumer lending, and finance.
• Ability to lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to present complex analytical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong understanding of consumer credit data.
• Contribute to research projects on market dynamics.
• Support sales teams as a lending industry expert.
• Perform multiple tasks and manage changing requirements.
• Cultivate an environment promoting excellence and innovation.

Skills

Statistical programming languages (R, PYTHON)

SQL queries for data extraction

Communication skills in English and Spanish

Analytical mindset

Time management

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Understanding of banking and consumer lending

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics

Job description

What We'll Bring:

Role Dynamics

At TransUnion, we have data on virtually every active credit consumer in Colombia, as well as data on millions of consumers in 30+ other countries as well. But “having data” means nothing without curious analytical minds to unlock the meaning within it. Our team is home to some of the most brilliant minds in the market. We come to work every day to quantitatively explain how things happen and why. Our efforts drive real value, because the work that we do allows people to have access to credit, enables new generations to pursue an education, and builds economies from the ground up.

As a Senior Consultant on our team, you will join a world-class group of statisticians, data scientists, modelers and industry experts on a mission to extract insights from information and put them to good use. You will have an opportunity to be a part of a variety of projects in a collaborative environment and be recognized for the work you deliver. TransUnion offers a culture of lifelong learning and as a Senior Consultant here, your growth potential is limitless.

The Senior Consultant role within the Research and Consulting team is responsible for delivering market-level business intelligence both to TransUnion’s senior management and to external customers. To be successful in this position, you must have good organizational skills, a strategic mindset and a flexible predisposition. You will also be expected to work independently and be able to lead and present projects with minimal supervision.

How you will contribute

• You will develop a strong understanding of consumer credit data and how it applies to industry trends and research.
• You will contribute to various research and analysis projects around complex market dynamics, designing analytical frameworks and translating complex analytical findings into insightful business presentations.
• You will support our sales teams through consulting as a lending industry expert, helping our clients identify and address emerging challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.
• You will perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with changing requirements and deadlines.
• You will help to cultivate an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and a collegial spirit.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics or an equivalent discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with one or more statistical programming languages such as R and PYTHON, as well as strong experience writing SQL queries for data extraction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and in Spanish. You must be able to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strong interest in the areas of banking, consumer lending and finance is paramount. At least 5 years of experience in these areas is required.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Advanced experience with the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data, trends and consumer behavior.
• Strong work ethic with the passion for team success.

Impact You'll Make

Who We Are

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing a comprehensive picture of each person so they can be reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good.® A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people.

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.

TransUnion Job Title: Sr Consultant, Research & Consulting