Director, Global Fraud Strategy and Business Operations

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we’re consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion is seeking a strategic and driven Director to join our Global Fraud Solutions team. This role will be instrumental in shaping TransUnion’s global fraud strategy, with a focus on identifying market opportunities, evaluating build/partner/buy options, and recommending acquisition targets that align with our strategic goals. The Director will also lead and support special business operations projects across the global fraud business.
This is a high-impact role requiring strong domain expertise in identity and fraud, deep market intelligence capabilities, proven thought leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments to drive results. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who can influence across regions and functions, and who thrives in a fast-paced, strategic setting.

What You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, corporate development, or related fields.
• Strong domain knowledge in identity, fraud prevention, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results across a global, matrixed organization.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We'd love to see:

• Experience working in or with fraud technology companies.
• Consulting background (e.g., strategy or M&A consulting).
• Proven experience in M&A strategy, market analysis, or corporate development.
• Familiarity with global fraud trends and regulatory environments.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10-20%.

Personal Attributes:

• Smart, curious, and highly motivated.
• Relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.
• Results-oriented and proactive.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Someone people enjoy working with.

Impact You'll Make:

• Global Fraud Strategy
  • Support the VP of Global Fraud Strategy in the development and evolution of a unified identity and fraud strategy, aligned with TransUnion’s global vision.
  • Evaluate build/partner/buy decisions based on market trends, competitive landscape, and regional needs.
• Business Operations
  • Lead or support high-priority business operations initiatives, as assigned.
  • Identify and drive operational and process efficiency projects that help the Fraud business achieve its growth and margin targets.
  • Drive opportunities to streamline operational workflows across regions, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency in fraud strategy execution.
• Market Intelligence & Target Identification:
  • Conduct deep market research and competitive analysis in the identity and fraud space.
  • Identify and assess potential partnership or acquisition targets across geographies and verticals.
  • Collaborate with regional fraud leaders to understand local market dynamics and strategic priorities.
• Due Diligence & Deal Support:
  • Partner with TransUnion’s Corporate Development team and other key stakeholders throughout the M&A lifecycle on any prospective deals.
  • Lead strategic assessments and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Support due diligence efforts including market fit, product capabilities, and strategic alignment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with regional teams, product, and technology stakeholders to harmonize business operations, resolve bottlenecks, and enable continuous improvement initiatives across markets.
  • Build strong relationships across Fraud, Corp Dev, Product, Strategy, and Regional teams.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on fraud market trends and strategic opportunities.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $168,750 - $281,250 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

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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.

Benefits:

TransUnion 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 TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

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.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Principal, Strategic Planning