Director, Alternative Data Solutions

TransUnion LLC
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
555 West Adams Street (Show on map)
May 30, 2025
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices What We'll Bring: At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we're consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. As Director, Alternative Data Solutions, you will be responsible for product management of one of TransUnion's most valuable alternative data assets, the short-term lending data bureau. With significant investment, this business is poised for growth with a broad set of products for both short-term lenders and TransUnion customers across Financial Services, Insurance and Diversified Markets. What You'll Bring: 12+ years of progressively more responsible experience in product or program management and P&L responsibility and ownership in either Financial Services or specifically the short-term lending industry Must be a self-starter and capable of independent work with minimal guidance at times Solid organizational, project management, problem solving and decision-making skills with a high degree of comfort managing multiple assignments Strong product management discipline with demonstrated success leading cross-functional product teams Strong collaborator with a problem-solving, design-thinking, customer-centric mind-set; highly curious Exudes accountability and ownership and is passionate about the fundamental customer/consumer problem Driven by intellectual curiosity and independent thinking with a positive "can do" attitude Experience working within matrixed organizations Very strong written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree is a plus Impact You'll Make: This role is responsible for TransUnion's Short-Term Lending (STL) products, and requires exceptional leadership, product, and program management capabilities. This role will act as a general manager of the FactorTrust business, be accountable for the commercial success of FactorTrust, and be responsible for the strategic, tactical, operational, and general oversight of FactorTrust. The Director Product Management will help evolve fundamental capabilities to manage and create market leading STL products that will enable TransUnion's growth within this market segment and beyond. They will own the STL product roadmap, based on the market's current and future needs, to fill in any capability and competitive gaps needed for success. They will also be responsible for managing strategic relationships with key industry partners that enable Credit Risk Solutions to fulfill its mission. The Director of Product Management will contribute to all phases of the product development lifecycle, from inception through introduction into the marketplace, working closely with FactorTrust focused colleagues, Product Development, Operations, cross-functional support, and other go-to-market teams. As well, it will be important to work closely across a number of key stakeholders including, but not limited to, Global Technology, Global Delivery, Data and Analytics, Financial Services, and Markets. #LI-KJ1 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. 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. 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. Benefits: TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans. 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. Pay Scale Information : The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 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's Internal Job Title: Director, Product Management