Senior Director, Data Science Product Development - Fraud Solutions

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
This role will act as a key leader of the Global Data Science & Analytics (GD&A) Product Development team.  This role requires data science expertise and resources necessary to build market-leading data products and analytic solutions in support of TransUnion’s Fraud roadmap.  Maintains a strong vision of the state-of-the-art and competitive landscape, advising on the best way (the “how”) to achieve objectives defined by Global Solutions stakeholders (the “what”).  Incorporates innovation arising across GD&A and the broader enterprise into standards that enable consistent, high-quality, scaled development. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across Global Technology, Data & Analytics (GTDA) and Solutions. 

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years in data science and analytics

• 5+ years in progressively more challenging team management and leadership roles

• Master’s or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, quantitative economics/finance, engineering, operations research, physical sciences, computer science or another highly quantitative field strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery of statistical programs such as Python or R; mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL, Spark, C/C++, Java); experience with modern cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, OneTru); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools; Deep, hands-on expertise applying AI (ML, agentic, LLMs), statistical inference, and predictive modeling methods in a commercial setting including real-time modeling, adversarial modeling, financial crimes, and anomaly detection.

• Functional Skills: 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 TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing. Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision and in close coordination with matrix partners. 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 may require the management of multiple resources within a project and the effective coordination of tasks across resources using clear workflows.

• Behavioral Competencies: Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels - including executives - within a complex and dynamic matrix organization. Knows the organization and can flexibility adapt to changes in business objectives or organizational structure. Strong 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. A champion of change, able to influence others to adopt new concepts and practices.

Impact You'll Make:

• Proactively analyze alternative data assets and AI methods for potential impacts to new and existing products, drafting business cases for Solutions review as warranted

• Develop generalized, off-the-shelf scores, attributes, and other analytic solutions with alignment to the Fraud roadmap, supporting all stages of the product development lifecycle (PDLC) that are applicable to a variety of business processes, industries, and regions. Use cases include identity fraud, digital fraud, and other analytic disciplines includes modeling, simulation, and optimization.

• Design, develop, and continually improve common global frameworks to accelerate product development and facilitate consistent, efficient delivery through OneTru and other TransUnion platforms

• Maintain and continually enhance global best practices for model development, including development and delivery of a training curriculum, leveraging new capabilities developed by R&D

• As a member of the multiple, cross-organizational working groups and projects, advocate for innovative solution designs and approaches to enhance TransUnion’s long-term competitiveness

• Maintain complete and accurate records of department activities to support resource optimization and all levels of reporting

• Attract and nurture leading data science talent, creating opportunities for continual professional growth

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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.

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. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion 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 TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $166,800.00 - $250,000.00 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.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

 

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Director, Data Science and Analytics

Company:

TransUnion LLC