Data Science & Analytics Governance Consultant

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6 Locations
Hybrid
81K-133K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
The role involves creating and maintaining model risk management policies, collaborating with stakeholders, documenting model processes, and developing training materials. The consultant will improve efficiencies and reduce risks in financial services analytics while managing model validation plans and supporting documentation requests.
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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another quantitative field. 
  • 3+ years of experience performing analytic work in Financial Services, consumer credit, or a related industry
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills; tireless attention to detail
  • A keen interest in analyzing existing processes and procedures and devising and implementing plans to improve efficiency and reduce risks via solutions such as automation and controls
  • High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, business intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI), and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL)
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively

We'd Love to See:

  • Master's degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field
  • Familiarity with credit bureau data and business practices
  • Experience with model risk management or an interest and capability to learn model risk governance and controls
  • Experience serving as a model governance subject matter expert
  • Ability to operate independently in a complex and dynamic, matrixed environment

Impact You'll Make:

  • 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 all supporting model documentation from model developers for validation.
  • Respond to documentation requests from client, regulators or internal auditors, including the delivery of appropriate TransUnion documentation and the completion of client-specific documentation while balancing the protection of TransUnion’s intellectual property.
  • Collaborate with model developers and other stakeholders (e.g., Legal and Compliance) to streamline the model governance process including the creation of relevant templates and standard documentation verbiage.
  • Maintain the model inventory including recommending and implementing enhancements as appropriate.
  • Create and manage the annual model validation plan and ensure timely completion.
  • Develop, maintain, and present model risk management training materials to key stakeholders.
  • Foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

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.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, additional (following any short-term disability) 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. 

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.

Pay Scale Information :

The salary range for this position is $80,845.00 - $132,600.00. *The salary range for this position reflects the general range of compensation for this job and does not include our bonus incentive(s). This position is eligible for bonus incentive(s). 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, industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position, and market considerations.


 

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Consultant, Data Science and Analytics

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace.

We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person.

This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world.

Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve.

We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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