Sr Consultant, Data Science and Analytics at TransUnion

What We'll Bring:

• TransUnion is committed to finding innovative ways information can be used to help businesses and consumers make smarter decisions.
• As a data scientist in our team, you’ll join a world class group of data scientists, statisticians and mathematicians on a mission to derive insights from data and put them to good use.
• You’ll be responsible for developing credit risk, fraud and customer solutions through consulting engagements and research serving TransUnion’s clients across Financial Services, Telecommunications and Insurance Industries.
• We offer a work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation on a global scale. We consistently explore new technologies and tools to remain at the forefront of analytical innovation.
• Best-in-class analytical platforms with proprietary TU analytical tools, shared services, and a hybrid-cloud infrastructure.
• Our culture encourages our people to hone current skills and build new capabilities while discovering their genius..

What You'll Bring:

• Honors or Master’s degree in: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another highly quantitative field.
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience with analytics and client solutioning projects.
• Multiple examples demonstrated success in internal and external client-facing analytical roles over a period of at least three (3) years.
• Extensive experience in developing, interpreting and presenting credit risk and propensity models to internal and external clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences, strong presentation skills with comfort presenting to multiple levels within the organisation.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable with presenting generated insights and recommendations to clients.
• Mastery of a statistical programming languages such as R, and SQL; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Operates with little supervision in a complex, dynamic, matrixed environment. Able to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities.
• Experience and familiarity with analytical consulting.
• Experience working with credit bureau data and solutions preferred.
• Experience with cloud service platform would be advantageous.

Impact You'll Make:

• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners both locally and internationally to drive the design and development of analytical products and solutions at TU Africa.
• You’ll lead, provide guidance and contribute subject matter expertise in projects involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis – leveraging a variety of advanced tools and techniques.
• You’ll deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
• You’ll foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

End Date: February 5, 2026