Vice President, Global Alternative Data, New Solutions (Chicago)

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy ChoicesTeam OverviewThe Global Alternative Data team is responsible for defining and scaling TransUnion’s alternative credit data strategy across key markets, bringing new innovation and differentiated data assets to customers globally. This team drives expansion of emerging alternative data use cases, ensuring solutions meet local market needs while aligning to a cohesive global product strategy.

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 ResponsibilitiesOwn and execute the global strategy for emerging alternative credit data assets, including securing executive sponsorship and funding for rollout across markets. Lead prioritization of U.S. execution while identifying and sequencing the next global markets for investment and expansion. Direct in-market feasibility assessments to evaluate expansion opportunities and determine the most promising markets for scale. Drive business case development and approvals in each market and partner with local leaders to initiate proof-of-concept phases and scale execution. Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management (concept to delivery) for new alternative data products, ensuring continuous improvement based on customer and stakeholder feedback. Serve as an external-facing leader with global customers and prospects to grow product adoption and expand the product suite. Manage and develop senior product leaders across markets, coordinating execution across technology, operations, and data science. Own forecasting and P&L management for a growing global product portfolio. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, risk, legal, and compliance teams to ensure scalable delivery and regulatory alignment. Identify, negotiate, and nurture strategic partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities. Required Knowledge and Experiences15+ years of product management experience, including significant exposure to financial products, underwriting, or lending, with a strong understanding of credit analytics. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and influence senior leaders internally and externally. Experience building and scaling ground-up strategies, product roadmaps, and global launches. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree (e.g., data science or equivalent) preferred. Required Technical Skills Ability to oversee and interpret data science and analytics efforts used to validate product performance and customer outcomes. Strong data-driven decision-making skills, using metrics and feedback loops to guide product iteration and optimization. Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations impacting data products across global jurisdictions. Preferred Skills Experience launching and managing products across multiple countries or regions. Knowledge of alternative data and cash-flow underwriting methodologies. Success building external ecosystems through fintech and data-provider partnerships. Comfort operating as an executive-facing thought partner with customers and prospects. #LI-KJ1Benefits that support every part of your life:At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary View email address on apply.placed-app.com membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.For You: Grow and recharge with 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, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, 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 TransUnion’s 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 View email address on apply.placed-app.com 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 Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $193,500.00 - $406,500.00 *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 individual’s 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 TransUnion’s 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 driver’s 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; that’s 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 – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.TransUnion's Internal Job Title:VP, Product ManagementCompany:TransUnion LLCSummaryLocation: Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York; GreenWood Village, Colorado; White Plains, New York; Reston, Virginia; Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania; Boca Raton, Florida; San Francisco, CaliforniaType: Full time