Sr Consultant, Data Science and Analytics

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Cape Town:
Johannesburg time type:
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Fecha final: 5 de febrero de 2026 (Quedan 20 días para realizar la solicitud) job requisition :

** Lo que traeremos:
** Trans Union is committed to finding innovative ways information can be used to help businesses and consumers make smarter decisions.
As a data scientist in our team, you’ll join a world class group of data scientists, statisticians and mathematicians on a mission to derive insights from data and put them to good use. You’ll be responsible for developing credit risk, fraud and customer solutions through consulting engagements and research serving Trans Union’s clients across Financial Services, Telecommunications and Insurance Industries.
We offer a work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation on a global scale. We consistently explore new technologies and tools to remain at the forefront of analytical innovation.
Best-in-class analytical platforms with proprietary TU analytical tools, shared services, and a hybrid-cloud infrastructure.
Our culture encourages our people to hone current skills and build new capabilities while discovering their genius..
** Lo que traerás:
*** Honors or Master’s degree in:
Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another highly quantitative field.
* At least 5-7 years of professional experience with analytics and client solutioning projects.
* Multiple examples demonstrated success in internal and external client-facing analytical roles over a period of at least three (3) years.
* Extensive experience in developing, interpreting and presenting credit risk and propensity models to internal and external clients.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences, strong presentation skills with comfort presenting to multiple levels within the organisation.
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
* Must be comfortable with presenting generated insights and recommendations to clients.
* Mastery of a statistical programming languages such as R, and SQL; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
* Operates with little supervision in a complex, dynamic, matrixed environment. Able to handle multiple tasks at one time.
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
* An understanding of current industry challenges and trends at the level needed to proactively identify customers’ analytical needs and related business opportunities.
* Experience and familiarity with analytical consulting.
* Experience working with credit bureau data and solutions preferred.
* Experience with cloud service platform would be advantageous.
** Impacto que harás:
*** You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners both locally and internationally to drive the design and development of analytical products and solutions at TU Africa.
* You’ll lead, provide guidance and contribute subject matter expertise in projects involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis – leveraging a variety of advanced tools and techniques.
* You’ll deliver analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
* You’ll foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the Trans Union brand.

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.

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Sr Consultant, Data Science and Analytics
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