Data Analyst

Sr Consultant, Data Analysis and ConsultingThe Data Performance team is part of Data Asset Management within Global Operations and is responsible for improving the quality, performance, and value of TransUnion's data assets. The team monitors data quality throughout the data lifecycle, identifies insights that support informed decision-making, and partners across the organization to ensure TransUnion's data continues to meet evolving customer and business needs. This position reports into a Manager for Data Analysis. 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop deep expertise in TransUnion's credit and alternative data assets and provide subject matter expertise across business and data initiatives.Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that support business and customer outcomes.Translate technical findings and analytical results into clear recommendations, practical solutions, and measurable business value.Lead data quality investigations, identify root causes, and implement enhancements that improve data performance and customer outcomes.Design, develop, and maintain data quality measures, reporting, and dashboards for operational and executive stakeholders.Partner with business and technology teams to support Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) for major data events, platform changes, and product enhancements.Develop prototypes, analyses, and data-driven solutions that support innovation, product development, and new market opportunities.Independently lead projects from initial concept through implementation while balancing strategic objectives, competing priorities, and executional details.Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.Mentor team members by sharing knowledge, coaching analytical approaches, and promoting consistent data and analytical best practices.Required Knowledge and ExperiencesBachelor's degree in Data Management, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience that provides the analytical and business knowledge needed for the role.7+ years of experience in data analysis, data management, data quality, business intelligence, or a related discipline, including experience using data to address complex business needs.Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities, with demonstrated success moving from data investigation and root-cause analysis to practical business recommendations.Experience translating complex technical findings into clear, concise insights for business stakeholders and senior leaders to support decision-making.Demonstrated ability to independently lead initiatives, manage multiple priorities, learn new business domains and data assets quickly, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Required Technical SkillsAdvanced SQL (Structured Query Language) skills, including experience querying, investigating, and analyzing large, complex datasets.Experience developing data quality measures, analytical reporting, or dashboards that communicate performance, trends, and business impact.Experience applying data analysis techniques to identify trends, risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities.Ability to use analytical tools and data environments to transform raw data into actionable insights and solutions.We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:Knowledge of financial services, credit risk, consumer credit, or another data-driven industry.Experience using Linux command-line tools.Experience with Python, R, Tableau, Apache Superset, or similar analytical and data visualization tools.Experience working with large-scale data technologies such as Google BigQuery, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, or comparable platforms.Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or Amazon Elastic MapReduce (EMR).Benefits 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 click.appcast.io 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 click.appcast.io 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 Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $82,700.00 - $120,000.00 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 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.