Senior Data Scientist

Overview

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• Master’s or PhD degree in business analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field. A track record of academic excellence
• At least three (3) years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries
• Multiple examples of demonstrated success in client-facing roles over a period of at least three (3) years
• Ability to travel 10-20%
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills
• Advanced programming skills; mastery of a statistical language such as R or Python; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, Pig, C/C++, Java); proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization; ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
• An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities
• Having experience of working in the Automotive industry is beneficial but not compulsory

This position is responsible for developing credit risk management and business intelligence analytic solutions through consulting engagements and research serving Trans Union’s automotive clients. This position requires an understanding of US consumer lending and credit risk management practices.

• You will partner with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long term value-added product propositions for B2B customers in the US financial services segment s includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for credit card issuers, auto & mortgage lenders, collections agencies and retail banks.
• You will lead analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, survival analysis, principal component analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, scenario and sensitivity analysis).
• You will design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Pig on Linux, PC, and mainframe computing platforms.
• You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
• You will develop project proposals, sales presentations and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by Trans Union.
• You will identify strategies and opportunities for customers to test and adopt Trans Union’s analytic products and services.
• You will provide mentorship and training to junior colleagues and maintain progress on all initiatives under limited direct supervision.
• You will foster a high performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the Trans Union brand.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

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.

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