Consultants, Machine Learning​/ ML Engineer, IT​/Tech

Consultants for Chicago, IL location. Support the development of credit risk management and business intelligence analytic solutions. Design and develop programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark on server and cloud-based computing platforms. Assist in the creation and maintenance of model risk management policies, procedures, and guides establishing and reinforcing the model risk management framework.

Collect and maintain supporting model documentation from model developers for validation. Respond to documentation requests from clients, regulators or internal auditors while balancing the protection of intellectual property. Collaborate with model developers and other stakeholders to streamline the model governance process. Maintain model inventory including recommending and implementing enhancements as appropriate. Create and manage the annual model validation plan. Develop, maintain, and present model risk management training materials to key stakeholders.

Technical environment: big data and cloud computing technologies, machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, R, SQL, Hive, Python, model risk governance and controls, model risk management, Hadoop, Spark.

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field required.
• Skills required (can be gained through education or work experience): big data and cloud computing technologies, machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, R, SQL, Hive, Python, model risk governance and controls, model risk management, Hadoop, Spark.
• Some telecommuting permitted.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field plus 2 years of experience in analytics also acceptable.

Trans Union provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to Trans Union’s Employee Resource Groups.

Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $97,490/yr-$108,000/yr+benefits () annually. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in Trans Union’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

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.

Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Trans Union takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of Trans…