Data Scientist Model Governance

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Team Overview

The Financial Services Analytics team develops credit risk management and business intelligence solutions through client consulting engagements and research. The team operates in a collaborative innovation-focused environment using modern big data cloud computing statistical and machine learning technologies and reports to VP of Data Science and 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

• Support the creation and maintenance of model risk management policies procedures standards and guidance that reinforce the organizations model risk management framework.
• Collect review organize and maintain model documentation provided by model developers in preparation for independent validation.
• Respond to model documentation requests from clients regulators and internal auditors while balancing transparency requirements with the protection of TransUnions intellectual property.
• Partner with model developers Legal Compliance and other stakeholders to streamline model governance processes and create standardized templates and documentation language.
• Maintain the enterprise model inventory and recommend and implement enhancements to improve its accuracy usability and governance.
• Develop and manage the annual model validation plan track validation activities and support timely completion of scheduled validations.
• Create maintain and present model risk management training materials to model developers and other key stakeholders.
• Design and write programs for data extraction segmentation and statistical analysis of large population datasets using R Python SQL Hive and Spark across server-based and cloud computing environments.
• Support the development of credit risk management and business intelligence analytical solutions through consulting engagements and research for TransUnion clients.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• Bachelors degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field.
• At least four years of professional analytical experience within financial services consumer credit or a related industry including experience solving complex business and risk-related problems using data.
• Strong analytical critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and governance-related information to stakeholders at multiple levels within and outside the organization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple assignments priorities documentation requests and validation activities.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced programming skills with proficiency in a statistical programming language such as R.
• Experience using SQL (Structured Query Language) for data extraction manipulation segmentation and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience developing analytical programs using data manipulation and programming technologies such as Python Hive Pig or similar tools.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis on large population datasets using server-based or cloud computing platforms.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation analysis presentations project tracking and stakeholder communication.

Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up were happy to support your career development and growth in:

• Masters degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics engineering operations research or another highly quantitative field along with at least two years of advanced analytical experience in financial services consumer credit or a related industry.
• Familiarity with credit bureau data consumer credit risk and credit bureau business practices.
• Experience with model risk management model governance model validation regulatory documentation or the interest and capability to develop expertise in model risk governance and controls.
• Experience serving as a model governance subject matter expert or providing project-based leadership to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working in a global organization and with modern big data technologies such as Hadoop Spark and cloud computing platforms.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.

For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical 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 TransUnions 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 .

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 Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $78750.00 - $131250 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 individuals 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 TransUnions 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 drivers 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; thats 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 youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnions Internal Job Title:

Consultant Data Science and Analytics

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TransUnion LLC