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Market Insights Advisor- Unsecured Consumer Lending

TransUnion


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 112500 - 187500
Posted: 29 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Team Overview

The Consumer Lending team is responsible for growing TransUnions consumer lending business with a primary focus on non-depository lenders including fintechs and alternative lenders. The team serves as a central hub across Sales Solutions and Marketing bringing market and customer insights into commercial priorities solution development and go-to-market execution. The team is led by the Consumer Lending business leader.

This role will own the thought leadership agenda for Consumer Lending by identifying the market questions that matter most to customers and sellers and determining how TransUnion data can help answer them. This role will report into the SVP of Strategic Planning 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

  • Own the research agenda for Consumer Lending thought leadership as TransUnions recognized authority on the segment identifying the high-priority industry questions and converting them into structured analytical frameworks that leverage TransUnions proprietary data assets and external market signals.

  • Serve as a named externally recognized TransUnion voice on fintech BNPL and non-depository lending dynamics; author and champion externally published white papers executive briefings conference presentations and digital content that advance the markets thinking and TransUnions standing within it.

  • Apply demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to abstract non-routine problems designing novel decompositions indices and comparative frameworks where established methodologies do not exist or are insufficient.

  • Direct the analytical work of two offshore analysts (India) and coordinate with U.S.-based analytical partners scoping the work setting quality expectations and prioritizing and act as a technical resource and informal mentor to less-experienced colleagues across the team. (These are matrixed working relationships not direct reports.)

  • Interpret and anticipate regulatory competitive and macroeconomic developments (CFPB actions state-level rate caps bureau-bypass dynamics charter conversions alternative-data underwriting) surfacing internal and external business challenges before they crystallize and advising senior leadership on the implications for TransUnions commercial strategy.

  • Use persuasion to gain acceptance of new or contrarian positions negotiating editorial and analytical stances with Marketing Communications Legal and senior business leaders and defending commercially sensitive points of view on the strength of the evidence.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 10 years experience in financial services strategy management consulting market intelligence corporate development or analytics leadership with demonstrable depth in consumer lending fintech or adjacent credit ecosystems. (Masters degree or MBA may substitute for up to two years of experience.)

  • Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA MA/MS in Economics Finance Public Policy or a quantitative discipline) strongly preferred

  • An established externally recognized body of published thought leadership white papers industry research executive-grade points of view or equivalent with a portfolio available on request.

  • Deep working knowledge of the U.S. consumer credit ecosystem: bureau dynamics alternative data fintech and BNPL business models non-depository lending economics and the regulatory environment shaping each.

  • Advanced executive communication written verbal and visual with the ability to render complex technically dense material credible and accessible for C-suite and external audiences.

Required Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and Word to review quantitative information and create executive-ready presentations reports and sales enablement materials.

  • Ability to work with structured data tables and analytical outputs and translate findings into clear business narratives; programming languages and hands-on query development are not required.

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:

  • Experience publishing or authoring insight-based content internally or externally such as market reports newsletters executive communications presentations or thought leadership.

  • Experience directing or collaborating with offshore or global analytical teams particularly colleagues with varying familiarity with U.S. markets and work styles.

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.

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112500.00 - $187500 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:

Advisor Strategic Planning

Company:

TransUnion LLC

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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