Lead Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting
TransUnionChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted January 28, 2026
90000 - 150000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing an actionable picture of each person so they can be reliably represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people. We call this Information for Good® — it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day. Contact Us Customer support: https://transu.co/60024D64I Business support: https://transu.co/60044D67G
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our Financial Services Analytics team. As a Lead Data Scientist, you will apply your analytical skills to work on all aspects of the account lifecycle in the consumer credit domain on behalf of a diverse set of clients.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field
- 4+ years of professional experience performing analytic work in Financial Services or related industries
- 3+ years of demonstrated success in client-facing roles
- Advanced programming skills; mastery of a statistical language such as R or SAS; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, Pig, Python, C/C++, Java)
- Familiarity with relational, MPP, and/or Hadoop data management frameworks
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
Benefits
- 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