Director Data Science & Analytics Product… at TransUnion · Chicago

Director Data Science & Analytics Product Development International Markets

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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Team Overview

The Data Science Credit Product team within Global Technology and Data Analytics leads the development of attributes, scores, and similar products for TransUnion markets outside the United States. As a leader in Data Science & Analytics, the Director leads multiple teams of experienced managers and analytics professionals in the design, development, and implementation of solutions and products. The Director will report to a Vice President of Data Science & Analytics.

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.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

• Independently execute a broad range of people-related responsibilities, including talent acquisition, pipeline management, training, development, goal setting, and performance management.

• Lead business functions including revenue planning, budgeting, capacity planning, resource allocation, project management, work measurement, management reporting, and merger and acquisition support.

• Proactively contribute to the development of operating policies and procedures of significant scope and complexity to advance operational excellence across Data Science & Analytics.

• Ensure the quality and continuous improvement of analytical product delivery and deliverables.

• Maintain the right team composition and use a mature approach to managing direct reports and influencing stakeholders while supporting team members’ careers.

• Ensure team members are regularly upskilled to meet the organization’s changing needs.

• Represent the team with global and GCC stakeholders, identify the drivers of team success, and independently advance them while securing stakeholder alignment.
• Availability to travel internationally up to 50%.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• Experience managing a team of 20+ people, with a demonstrated ability to take on additional responsibilities over time.

• Deep knowledge and hands-on expertise in predictive modeling, statistical inference, machine learning, and other advanced analytical techniques.

• Deep, current knowledge of industry trends and dynamics, with the ability to speak authoritatively with customers about topics relevant to their business.

• Ability to collaborate with customers to frame and define ill-structured problems and design effective solution approaches.

• Broad understanding of global analytics services and customer demands and substantial experience delivering formal presentations to large and senior-level groups, as well as presentations in smaller, less formal settings.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

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 ERCoE@transunion.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 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 Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. 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 recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Director, Data Science and Analytics

Company:

TransUnion LLC