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TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices Team Overview The Global Alternative Data team is responsible for defining and scaling TransUnion's alternative credit data strategy across key markets, bringing new innovation and differentiated data assets to customers globally. This team drives expansion of emerging alternative data use cases, ensuring solutions meet local market needs while aligning to a cohesive global product strategy. 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 Responsibilities Own and execute the global strategy for emerging alternative credit data assets, including securing executive sponsorship and funding for rollout across markets. Lead prioritization of U.S. execution while identifying and sequencing the next global markets for investment and expansion. Direct in-market feasibility assessments to evaluate expansion opportunities and determine the most promising markets for scale. Drive business case development and approvals in each market and partner with local leaders to initiate proof-of-concept phases and scale execution. Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management (concept to delivery) for new alternative data products, ensuring continuous improvement based on customer and stakeholder feedback. Serve as an external-facing leader with global customers and prospects to grow product adoption and expand the product suite. Manage and develop senior product leaders across markets, coordinating execution across technology, operations, and data science. Own forecasting and P&L management for a growing global product portfolio. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, risk, legal, and compliance teams to ensure scalable delivery and regulatory alignment. Identify, negotiate, and nurture strategic partnerships, investments, and M&A opportunities. Required Knowledge and Experiences 15+ years of product management experience, including significant exposure to financial products, underwriting, or lending, with a strong understanding of credit analytics. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and influence senior leaders internally and externally. Experience building and scaling ground-up strategies, product roadmaps, and global launches. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree (e.g., data science or equivalent) preferred. Required Technical Skills Ability to oversee and interpret data science and analytics efforts used to validate product performance and customer outcomes. Strong data-driven decision-making skills, using metrics and feedback loops to guide product iteration and optimization. Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations impacting data products across global jurisdictions. Preferred Skills Experience launching and managing products across multiple countries or regions. Knowledge of alternative data and cash-flow underwriting methodologies. Success building external ecosystems through fintech and data-provider partnerships. Comfort operating as an executive-facing thought partner with customers and prospects. #LI-KJ1 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 Care@Work 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 gu
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