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Vice President

Legal, Risk & Compliance Head of Strategy, Planning and Operations

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TransUnion

TransUnion

5,001-10,000 employees

Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-person attendance for a minimum of two days a week.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree required and 12+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with strong commercial, regulatory, and strategic experience.
  • Ability to work closely and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment with other attorneys, business colleagues, executives, and administrators.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills (logic, problem solving, issue spotting, and decision making).
  • Strong work ethic with the demonstrated ability to manage and handle a significant workflow in an effective and timely manner.
  • Collaborative mindset and team player with ability to build and foster strong trusted-partner relationships with all levels of the organization.
  • Prior executive experience or experience with strategy, planning, and operations, experience with Human Resources, personnel allocation strategy, people management, and budget management (particularly with annual budgets up to $100M) a plus.
Responsibilities
  • We are seeking a senior leader to contribute to and oversee the management and direction of the strategy, planning, and legal operations functions for TU’s global Legal, Risk, and Compliance (LRC) Department. This role will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will serve as the primary senior advisor to the CLO on all matters concerning the day-to-day management of the LRC Department.
  • The role will have primary responsibility for executing on the strategic priorities and aims of the LRC Department on a global basis, including defining our annual strategic three-year plan, leading our key enterprise initiatives, and driving performance against our formal Department goals. This leader will contribute to the LRC Department’s strategic priorities, together with the CLO and her staff to drive the department’s – and TU’s -- success.
  • The position includes responsibility for all LRC communications and personnel engagement endeavors, including all CLO communications, intra-company communications, global town halls, and off-sites. This leader will work with the CLO and the Corporate Secretary group on all aspects of Board planning and reporting, including overseeing Department board reports.
  • This role will also own the human resources and personnel allocation strategy for the Department, working closely with senior business partner leaders across Human Resources and Finance. These responsibilities will also include management of all aspects of our the LRC Department global budgets.
  • This role will serve as the principal engagement point for TU’s Global Leadership Team with the LRC Department, serving as an escalation point to CLO for critical corporate matters.
  • Responsibilities for oversight of all aspects of LRC Department Operations, beyond personnel and financial management matters, will include managing vendor engagements, all outside counsel relationships, litigation operations matters. This role will be a trusted partner to internal clients, focused on independently supervising and managing important teams.
  • Ensure management, including senior leaders, are fully aware of relevant matters and understand how matters impact LRC and the broader organization. Provide proactive legal counsel to stakeholders, including TransUnion management and maintain complete confidentiality of company-related business.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • TransUnion's strategic investments and acquisitions position it as a forward-thinking leader in the information and insights industry.
  • The company's focus on financial inclusion and innovative technologies offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive societal change.
  • TransUnion's global reach and diverse portfolio provide a stable and dynamic work environment with numerous growth opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of multiple acquisitions and investments could pose challenges in maintaining a cohesive corporate culture and operational efficiency.
  • The competitive landscape in the information and insights industry is intense, with major players like Equifax and Experian posing significant threats.

What makes TransUnion unique

  • TransUnion's strategic investments in diverse tech startups like SatSure and Truework highlight its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for enhanced decision-making and financial services.
  • The company's focus on financial inclusion through investments in platforms like Bud sets it apart from traditional credit reporting agencies.
  • TransUnion's acquisition of Neustar for $3.1 billion demonstrates its ambition to diversify beyond consumer credit reporting into broader data and information services.