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What We'll Bring:

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.

What You'll Bring:

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

The consultant role within the Research and Consulting team is responsible for delivering market-level business intelligence both to TransUnion’s senior management and to Financial Services customers. You will work on projects across international markets, including Canada, Hong Kong, UK, South Africa, Philippines, and Colombia. 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 operate independently and able to lead and present projects with minimal supervision.

How You’ll Contribute: 

You will develop a strong understanding of consumer credit data and how it applies to industry trends and research across different international marketsYou will dig in by extracting data and performing segmentation and statistical analyses on large population datasets (using languages such as R, SQL, and Python on Linux and PC computing platforms)You will conduct analyses and quantitative research studies designed to understand complex industry trends and dynamics, leveraging a variety of statistical techniquesYou will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers at various levels including an executive audience; you may lead key presentations to clientsYou will perform multiple tasks simultaneously and deal with changing requirements and deadlinesYou will develop strong consulting skills to be able to help external customers by understanding their business needs and aligning them with TransUnion’s product offerings and capabilitiesYou will help to cultivate an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and a collegial spiritThrough all these efforts, you will be a key contributor to driving the perception of TransUnion as an authority on lending dynamics and a worthwhile, trusted partner to our clients and prospects

Impact You'll Make:

What you'll bring:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or an equivalent disciplineMinimum 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field, such as data analytics, lending, or risk strategyAdvanced proficiency with one or more statistical programming languages such as RAdvanced proficiency writing SQL queries for data extractionExperience with big data platforms (e.g. Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark) preferredAdvanced experience with the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple assignments simultaneouslyExcellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiencesHighly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data, trends, and consumer behaviorA strong interest in the areas of banking, consumer lending, and finance is paramount, with a curiosity as to why consumers act the way they do with their creditStrong work ethic with the passion for team success 

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

Consultant, Research & Consulting