Principal, Alternative Data Products

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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we're constantly 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.
As the Principal for Alternative Data Products at the Director level, you will drive the strategy, sourcing, and development of products that leverage alternative data to enhance underwriting, risk assessment, and decision-making processes. Your role will involve identifying and integrating diverse data sources, developing new products, and collaborating with regional teams to understand market-specific needs. You will lead efforts to scale alternative data products globally, ensuring they meet regulatory and customer requirements while maintaining competitive advantage.
What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of product management experience, with a focus on data products, alternative data, or financial technology.
• Global Expertise: Proven experience in managing products across multiple countries, with some understanding of regional data privacy laws and market dynamics.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and global teams, managing complex product roadmaps and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Data Expertise: In-depth understanding of alternative data sources and their application in financial products, particularly in risk modeling and underwriting.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Impact You'll Make:
Strategic Leadership:

• Define and execute the global strategy for alternative data products, aligning with broader business objectives and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities to leverage alternative data in new products and enhancing underwriting models.
• Continuously assess emerging data trends, sources, and technologies to innovate and expand the product portfolio.

Sourcing & Data Integration:

• Work with the Data & Analytics teams to identify, and evaluate diverse alternative data sources such as rental, utility, telco, transactional and other credit bureau alternatives.
• Build partnerships with data providers and third-party vendors to acquire and integrate valuable alternative datasets.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations, working closely with legal and compliance teams to manage data risk and governance.

Product Development & Management:

• Lead the end-to-end development of alternative data products, from concept through launch, ensuring they address customer pain points and business needs.
• Oversee the optimization and refinement of existing products, using customer feedback, data insights, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, and analytics teams to design products that can scale globally while accommodating regional needs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Engage with regional teams to understand specific market conditions, regulatory environments, and customer behaviors to localize and optimize alternative data products.
• Foster strong collaboration between global product teams, engineering, risk, and business units to ensure seamless product execution.
• Act as the subject matter expert for alternative data products, providing guidance to internal stakeholders on data strategies and product capabilities.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Implementation:

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for alternative data products, working closely with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Support regional teams in the rollout of products, providing training, marketing materials, and ongoing support to drive adoption.
• Monitor product performance in different markets, adjusting strategies and features to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Leverage analytics and feedback loops to assess the impact of alternative data on product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Continuously monitor product KPIs, ensuring that products deliver measurable value.

Risk and Compliance Management:

• Ensure that products comply with regulatory standards across all jurisdictions, working closely with legal and compliance teams.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to proactively manage risks related to alternative data usage.

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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 $157,205.00 - $266,500.00. *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:
Principal, Product Management