Senior Statistical Research Analyst

$70,300 - $112,200/Yr

TransUnion - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Financial Services Research & Consulting Consultant at TransUnion plays a pivotal role in providing analytical consulting services within the financial services sector, which includes industries such as auto, card, mortgage, and personal loans. This position is designed for individuals who are adept at conducting research studies and analyzing industry-level trends to address emerging business challenges and contribute to thought leadership in the market. The consultant will engage in extracting data, performing segmentation, and conducting statistical analyses on large datasets using advanced programming languages such as SQL, R, and Python, particularly in environments that utilize big data platforms like Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark. In this role, the consultant will be responsible for translating complex analytical findings into actionable business insights, which will be shared at industry conferences and may even be published in leading media outlets. The consultant will serve as an internal expert on both traditional and short-term lending credit data, providing insights into how these data points relate to current industry trends and research. Additionally, the consultant will take a proactive approach in formulating research problems based on real-world needs, ensuring that the analyses conducted are relevant and impactful. The consultant will lead projects that involve descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analyses, employing a variety of techniques such as segmentation, regression, clustering, survival analysis, and machine learning. Effective communication is crucial, as the consultant will be required to deliver analytic insights and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner to both internal and external stakeholders, including executive-level audiences. The role also emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and continuous learning among team members. This position operates in a hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance at an assigned TransUnion office for at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Act as an analytical consultant in the Financial Services sector, focusing on areas such as auto, card, mortgage, and personal loans.
• Conduct research studies and analyze industry-level trends to address emerging business problems.
• Extract data and perform segmentation and statistical analyses on large datasets using SQL, R, and Python.
• Translate complex analytical findings into business insights for industry conferences and publications.
• Serve as an internal expert on traditional and short-term lending credit data and its relevance to industry trends.
• Formulate research problems based on real-world needs and deliver insights and recommendations.
• Lead projects involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis using various techniques such as segmentation, regression, and machine learning.
• Cultivate an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or an equivalent discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in writing SQL queries for data analysis.
• Proficient in statistical programming languages such as R and Python.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise junior analysts while managing personal projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong work ethic with a passion for team success.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with FCRA data in consumer credit from lenders, credit bureaus, or government agencies.
• Highly analytical mindset with curiosity to explore data trends and consumer behavior.
• Ability to translate business problems into analytical designs and propose solutions independently.
• Extensive experience with big data platforms like Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Hive.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau.

Benefits

• Flexible time off for exempt associates.
• Paid time off for non-exempt associates.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return after short-term disability.
• Adoption assistance and fertility coverage.
• Spousal and domestic partner benefits.
• Charity gift matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Retirement contributions with employer match.
• Organizational growth potential through online learning platforms and guided career tracks.
• Access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups.