Data Science Internship 2025

Posted 6 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
1 Years Experience
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
The Data Science Internship at TransUnion involves conducting independent research projects under supervision, managing chosen projects, generating methodologies, creating software code for findings, documenting research, and presenting results to management. The role offers practical experience in analytics, particularly in consumer credit data applications.
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What You'll Bring:

  • Currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program in statistics, mathematics, engineering, operations research, economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 - June 2026
  • Advanced programming skills in one or more statistical languages, such as R or Python and SQL
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking & creative problem solving skills.
  • Ability to conduct meaningful research with a high degree of independence.
  • Familiar with relational databases and "Big Data" technologies.
  • Able to communicate effectively at multiple levels within the organization, both verbally and in writing.
  • 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


Impact You'll Make:
This position will conduct a research project independently or as part of a team, under the supervision of a senior member of the Data Science & Analytics team. The project scope will be designed to be achievable within the expected duration and total number of hours of the internship. At the conclusion of the project, the supervisor will conduct an assessment of the quality, completeness, and usefulness of the work. Executing the project will provide the incumbent with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of analytic applications in industries utilizing consumer credit data, including potentially having direct participation in actual customer projects.

  • Review the proposed research topic and generate a problem-solving methodology in collaboration with the supervisor. The proposed methodology should either demonstrate a technique not commonly used by the department or a substantial process improvement to a commonly used method.
  • Independently manage the chosen project and provide the supervisor with periodic progress reports.
  • Design an appropriate testing environment to measure applicability of the proposed methodology to the needs of the business unit and compare with alternative approaches, as appropriate.
  • Create any software code necessary to produce findings.
  • Carefully document all sources and research findings. Prepare a summary of findings in an internal white paper for senior management.
  • Present summary of findings to research sponsors. Conduct training for other Associates as appropriate.
  • Provide support for Data Science & Analytics projects beyond the scope of the research project, as needs arise.


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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we're 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.
Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills you've learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2025, depending on academic calendar.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills you've learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2025, depending on academic calendar.
TransUnion offers the following benefits to interns scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week• Medical with HSA options• Dental• Vision• 401k Contribution
Internships lasting longer than six months are entitled to the following additional benefit• 401K employer matching
The pay range for this role is $22.00 - $40.00 per hour. *The pay range for this position reflects the general range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but limited to) an individual's education and experience.
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.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Intern, Data Science and Analytics

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HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
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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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