Advisor, Data Science and Analytics

Advisor, Data Science And Analytics

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What We'll Bring:

• A work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We consistently explore new technologies and tools to be agile.

• Flexible time off, workplace flexibility, an environment that welcomes continued professional growth through support of tuition reimbursement, conferences and seminars.

• Our culture encourages our people to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.

• We provide a modern computing environment based on best-in-class "big data" and cloud computing technologies and the freedom to explore new data sources and statistical and machine learning methodologies.

• Our Analytics team is home to some of the most brilliant minds in the market. Here, we will not only understand your stats jokes, we'll appreciate them.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's or PhD degree in statistics, economics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or other highly quantitative field with at least 5 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with at least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience. In either case, the candidate will demonstrate a consistent track record of academic excellence.

• Experience and demonstrated success directly supporting internal or external clients over a period of at least five (5) years and at least six (7) years of professional experience performing analytic work, preferably in industries served by Transunion.

• Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving. Demonstrated interest and proven career path in industries served by Trans Union, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing.

• Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery with statistical programs such as R or Python; mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL, Hive, Spark, C/C++, Java); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

• Extensive experience processing large amounts of data.

• Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision. This may entail the design, development, and delivery of complex solutions in close coordination with Trans Union's Sales and vertical support teams, and in direct communication with customers.

• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in applying predictive analytics, machine learning, simulation, and optimization techniques to generate management insights and enable customer-facing applications over a period of at least five (5) years; experience building analytical solutions that deliver value and create competitive advantage.

• Extensive experience working on full-stack data science solutions and engaging in continuous learning.

• Strong project and time management skills to lead multiple complex portfolios and work streams simultaneously with minimal if any direct supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This may require the need to make impactful project decisions and recommendations, taking ownership for actions and providing a robust framework for justifying, defending, and documenting such actions across multiple stakeholder levels. Additionally, the role requires the management of multiple resources within a project and the effective coordination of tasks across resources using clear workflows.

• Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels - including executive ranks - within a complex and dynamic matrix organization. Knows the organization and can flexibility adapt to changes in business objectives or organizational structure.

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to translate technical concepts into articulate actionable recommendations in a manner that is suitable to influence business partners and decision-makers inside and outside towards desired outcomes.

• Extensive experience providing authoritative analytical advice and expertise to senior management through all phases…