Vice President, Global Consumer Solutions Strategy (Chicago)

Global Consumer Solutions is responsible for defining, advancing, and executing TransUnion's global consumer strategy across products, markets, and operating priorities. The organization translates strategic direction into executable plans and measurable business outcomes, partnering closely with leaders across Product, Technology, Data & Analytics, Marketing, Finance, and International teams. This hybrid position involves both virtual and in‑person work, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the assigned TU office.

Team Overview

Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of Emerging Product and Strategy, the role will help shape the strategic direction, operating model, and investment priorities of the Global Consumer Solutions portfolio.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the global Consumer Solutions strategy, determining where TransUnion plays, how the business wins, and how the portfolio should evolve over a 3–5 year horizon.
• Establish the enterprise point of view on AI in Consumer, including how generative AI, machine learning, and automation can reshape products, economics, and operating models.
• Govern capital allocation and investment prioritization across the Consumer portfolio, including build, buy, partner decisions, M&A theses, portfolio rationalization, and major program trade‑offs.
• Partner closely with Product and Technology leaders to shape multi‑year roadmaps, identify whitespace opportunities, and ensure strategy is tightly connected to product and go‑to‑market execution.
• Lead the Business Operations function for Global Consumer Solutions, including Chief of Staff support to the EVP, pricing, vendor management, and planning.
• Build the operating cadence and management system that drives execution, accountability, decision‑making, and alignment across Global Consumer Solutions.
• Translate strategy into financial targets, operating plans, and performance management routines in partnership with Finance and regional General Managers.
• Lead market, competitive, consumer, and regulatory intelligence as a strategic capability to inform enterprise decisions and identify emerging opportunities.
• Represent TransUnion externally with key partners, industry analysts, and select regulatory and customer audiences as a senior voice for the Consumer business.
• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing team of strategy and business operations leaders, serving as a talent magnet and leader of leaders.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• 15+ years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate development, product strategy, business operations, or P&L leadership, including operating at the VP, Partner, or equivalent senior leadership level.
• Strong strategic problem‑solving skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems, design quantitative and qualitative analyses, extract insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working closely with Product and/or Technology teams, bridging strategic intent with product, technical, and go‑to‑market execution.
• Demonstrated success operating in a global, matrixed environment, building trust, influencing peer‑level stakeholders, and driving alignment across functions, regions, and enterprise priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in business, strategy, technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience leading enterprise‑level strategy and business transformation.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of AI/ML, including generative AI, machine learning, automation, and how these capabilities can be applied in product, business, or operating model contexts.
• Advanced financial and business analysis skills, evaluating investment priorities, portfolio trade‑offs, business cases, and operating plans.
• Strong executive communication skills, building persuasive, executive‑ready presentations and written deliverables for senior leadership, CEO‑level, or Board‑level audiences.
• Ability to use market, competitive, consumer, regulatory, and business intelligence to generate insights that inform strategy and enterprise decision‑making.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with consumer‑facing digital products, subscription businesses, platform models, or marketplace businesses.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, data and analytics, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with pricing strategy, vendor management, planning, or Chief of Staff/business operations functions.
• Experience representing a company externally with partners, analysts, customers, or regulatory audiences.
• Track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing strategy or business operations talent.

Benefits That Support Every Part Of Your Life

For Your Health

Day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, with supplemental plan options and spousal/partner coverage to select plans. Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts are available.

For Your Protection

Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage are also offered.

For Your Family

Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, and Dependent Care FSA with possible employer match. A View email address on apply.placed-app.com membership and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with gradual return options are available.

For Your Future

401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance help you plan confidently.

For You

Tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, including corporate volunteer events.

For Your Wellness

24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs, plus guided meditation and resources for physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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 TransUnion’s affirmative action program are available for review upon request by contacting View email address on apply.placed-app.com. 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.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $193,500 – $406,500. Actual compensation is based on a range of factors including education, training, work experience, job‑related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as scope and responsibilities. Full‑time non‑sales positions may be eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan and may qualify for long‑term incentives and other payments per company guidance.