Full-Time

Analytical Consultant

Updated on 9/3/2026

TransUnion

TransUnion

5,001-10,000 employees

Credit reporting, risk analytics, fraud detection

No salary listed

Leeds, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid role with at least two days per week on-site at the TransUnion office.

Bachelor's

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
R
Apache Spark

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative or scientific field, a consistent track record of academic excellence.
  • Professional experience performing analytic work in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, and telecommunication.
  • Experience and demonstrated success in client-facing roles.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced programming skills; proficiency with a statistical language such as R or Python; high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization; ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • You will participate in projects with data scientists & solutions consultants on analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, etc).
  • You will deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers.
  • You will design and write programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, and Spark.
  • You will foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

TransUnion is a global information and insights company. It collects and analyzes data to provide services for businesses and consumers. For business clients, it offers credit portfolio management, marketing solutions, and fraud detection to help manage risk and make informed decisions. For consumers, it provides tools to monitor personal credit, including credit reports and scores. The platform supports enterprise use by enabling storage, identity resolution, and protection for building traditional and generative AI models. TransUnion generates revenue through three segments: U.S. Markets, International, and Consumer Interactive. Its goal is to help customers understand and manage credit risk, prevent fraud, and derive actionable insights from large data assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 15% to $1.31 billion, and guidance increased again.
  • International growth accelerated in Canada, the U.K., and India after OneTru deployments.
  • Snowflake integration and Universal Ads partnerships widen non-credit revenue beyond bureau cycles.

What critics are saying

  • FTC and CFPB rental-screening litigation remains pending after June 2026, threatening penalties.
  • Illinois layoffs already hit 640 workers by March 2024, signaling continuing cost pressure.
  • Experian and Equifax can copy TransUnion's product bundling, eroding pricing by 2027.

What makes TransUnion unique

  • TransUnion's OneTru migration hit 60% of U.S. matches by July 2026.
  • TransUnion launched 40 AI products in first-half 2026, including TruIQ and TruValidate.
  • TransUnion owns Trans Union de Mexico after March 2026, broadening North American data coverage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Fertility Treatment Support

Legal Services

Long-Term Care Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Charity Gift Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
TransUnion joins Universal Ads to extend audience data into premium TV inventory

TransUnion has joined Universal Ads as an inaugural Audience partner, bringing its audience data into premium TV advertising inventory for app advertisers. The partnership extends cross-channel audience targeting and measurement from digital media to television. The move highlights how TransUnion is expanding uses of its data assets beyond traditional credit reporting. The integration allows app marketers to use consistent targeting across mobile, web, and connected TV platforms. TransUnion reported Q2 2026 sales of $1.31 billion and net income of $143.4 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of $5.13 billion to $5.16 billion and net income of $807 million to $821 million. Management has repurchased 5.67 million shares for $449.84 million under its current buyback programme.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
TransUnion raises guidance on 10% growth and platform modernisation milestone

TransUnion reported its tenth consecutive quarter of high single-digit revenue growth or better, achieving 10% organic constant currency growth in Q2 2026. The company raised its full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to 11-12% growth, reflecting strong first-half performance. U.S. Financial Services grew at a 9% CAGR excluding mortgage, driven by market share gains and innovation rather than underlying volumes. Over one-third of Financial Services revenue now comes from alternative data and non-credit solutions. The company's platform modernisation reached 60% of U.S. match activity migrated to OneTru, with completion expected by year-end. International operations accelerated to 6% organic growth, supported by recovery in India and strong performance in Canada and the UK. TransUnion reduced its leverage ratio to 2.6x, targeting below 2.5x long-term.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
TransUnion beats Q2 revenue expectations with sales up 14.9% to $1.31B, but Q3 guidance disappoints

TransUnion reported second-quarter revenue of $1.31 billion, beating Wall Street expectations by 1.8% and marking 14.9% year-on-year growth. The credit reporting company also exceeded profit forecasts, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.23, 6.9% above analyst estimates. However, the company's revenue guidance for the next quarter disappointed, coming in 0.6% below expectations at $1.30 billion. TransUnion raised its full-year revenue guidance to $5.14 billion and lifted its adjusted earnings per share forecast to $4.79. Operating margin improved to 19.7%, up from 16.9% in the same quarter last year. Free cash flow margin also increased to 23.3% from 18.8%. Chief executive Chris Cartwright said TransUnion "delivered another strong quarter of outperformance".

Yahoo Finance
Jul 20th, 2026
TransUnion praised for growth, ScanSource struggles with declining sales

TransUnion and ScanSource represent contrasting fortunes in the business services sector, which has lagged the S&P 500 with an 8% gain versus 10.8% over six months. TransUnion, one of America's three major credit bureaus, shows strong momentum with 11.6% annual revenue growth over five years and projected 11.4% growth ahead. The company's 10.1% free cash flow margin provides resources for reinvestment. At $79.84 per share, it trades at 16.4x forward P/E. ScanSource presents challenges. The technology distributor's sales fell 4.9% annually over two years, with Wall Street forecasting modest 2.4% growth. Its poor 3.4% free cash flow margin limits investment flexibility. The sector faces pressure from AI disruption and tightening corporate budgets, though quality businesses can still deliver earnings growth. TransUnion trades at $15.4 billion market capitalisation, whilst ScanSource stands at $1.11 billion.

Associated Press
Jul 16th, 2026
TransUnion adds alternative credit signals to mortgage reports for earlier risk assessment

TransUnion has enhanced its mortgage credit report by adding TruVision Alternative Credit Attributes from its FactorTrust Alternative Lending Database. The enhancement provides lenders with additional financial signals beyond traditional credit data at no extra cost. The new attributes enable lenders to assess borrower stability earlier in the application process, starting at prequalification. This helps streamline workflows and focus resources on applications more likely to convert whilst reducing risk. According to Satyan Merchant, senior vice president at TransUnion, the enhancement gives lenders "a more complete and actionable view of borrower behaviour". The addition builds on TransUnion's previous innovations, including trended credit data introduced in 2013 and the TruVision Early Access Soft Check solution.