Sr. Fraud Analytics Consultant

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What We'll Bring
At Trans Union, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information.

Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.

Every day Trans Union offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for their first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.

What You'll Bring

7+ years of strong, diverse experience in the data and Fraud analytics space

Deep understanding of Fraud analytics and its commercial application

Strong programming skills with the ability to work with and transform large datasets; proficiency in R/Python, advanced SQL, and big data technologies (Hive, Scala, Spark, Hadoop); experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) is a plus.

Experience in developing statistical models - Research, develop, test, and document methodologies/models, procedures and related processes.

Model implementation and ongoing validation - Liaise with other stakeholders to facilitate model approval and implementation; participate in formulating implementation requirements, and conducting pre‑implementation testing and continuing support

Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem‑solving.

Excellent communication skills (oral & written) with ability to communicate complex concepts and solutions successfully to all levels of management and technical expertise.

Must have proven ability to interact and mediate with all levels of organization, from most junior to most senior, from all aspects of business including technical and operational.

Proven ability to mediate through complex business issues from multiple points of view and levels of organization – while achieving desired outcome

Track record of independent self‑motivated results. Must also be able to work effectively under minimum supervision.

Willingness and ability consistently assert point of view in a non‑confrontational manner.

Capable of translating market/economics trends into tangible product concepts/ideas or solutions

Project and/or process management experience highly desirable

Well‑rounded experience consulting or supporting intangible solutions

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or other related field such as mathematics, business, finance, economics, or equivalent, Master’s Degree preferred.

Impact You’ll Make
The individual in this position will proactively work in designing fraud solutions with a focus on building innovative models, supporting their implementation, ongoing validation and client support. In this role, the person will work directly with Fraud Analytics Consultant and help drive Fraud analytics revenue and sales. In addition, this individual will be expected to work effectively across virtual teams, liaise with others in order to facilitate the development and execution of complex projects and initiatives.

The right candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, along with ability to work and deliver quality output within tight timelines. Responsible for providing technical support, which may include providing strategic consulting, in addition to essential services to internal and external customers. Finds value‑add opportunities for clients to help maintain and nurture strong revenue base, mutually satisfying business relationships.

Manages Fraud and Analytics work stream along with Fraud analytics consultant, by providing value add through technical skills and…