Join TransUnion as a Junior Data Scientist, Fraud/Risk

At TransUnion, we are dedicated to creating an environment where our associates can take charge of their professional development while having access to support along their journey. We encourage our team members to follow their passions and take ownership of their careers, offering the necessary tools to help them succeed. With encouragement from colleagues and mentors, our associates have ample opportunities to learn, lead, and excel, regardless of their job titles.

What We Offer

TransUnion provides a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with great people, leverage pioneering products, and work with cutting-edge technology. As a Junior Data Scientist, you will support the development of analytic solutions across a wide array of applications, including credit, fraud, insurance, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long-term value-added solutions to TransUnion customers.
• Lead analytic client engagements by developing predictive models, business rules, and identity solutions for various industries served by TransUnion.
• Identify and promote strategies for customers to adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services by developing project proposals and sales presentations.
• Design, write, and test programs for data extraction, segmentation, and statistical analysis using languages such as R, Python, SQL, Hive, and Spark.
• Deliver compelling presentations of analytic insights and recommendations to a wide range of audiences.
• Foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and aligns with the TransUnion brand.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or a related field, with at least one year of relevant professional experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in building and deploying machine learning models through all development phases.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced programming skills and proficiency with statistical programs such as R or Python.
• Experience with other programming languages and big data platforms (SQL, Hive, Spark, C/C++, Java).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred skills include fraud analytics experience, working in Agile teams, and cloud environment familiarity.

Impact You'll Make

Your contributions as a Junior Data Scientist will include:

• Driving new business initiatives and delivering value-added solutions to customers.
• Leading analytic client engagements and taking ownership of projects from design through implementation.
• Promoting TransUnion’s products and assisting in the development of sales presentations and promotional materials.
• Writing and testing programs for data analysis on large datasets.
• Delivering insightful presentations and fostering a high-performance culture.

Benefits

TransUnion offers flexible benefits including:

• Flexible time off for exempt associates and paid time off for non-exempt associates.
• Tuition reimbursement, 10 weeks of additional parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, and spousal and domestic partner benefits.
• Charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, and retirement contributions with employer match.
• Organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
• Access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present but 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.

Pay Scale Information

The salary range for this position is $69,690.00 - $114,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus incentives based on individual factors such as education, experience, and market considerations.

Come be a part of our team and make a significant impact at TransUnion!