At TransUnion, the business problem is to utilize consumer credit data to drive business decisions and improve analytic applications in industries, and this internship position aims to contribute to this goal by conducting research projects and providing practical knowledge of analytic applications.
Requirements
- Advanced programming skills in one or more statistical languages, such as R or Python and SQL
- Familiar with relational databases and 'Big Data' technologies
- Strong analytical, critical thinking & creative problem solving skills
- Ability to conduct meaningful research with a high degree of independence
Responsibilities
- Review the proposed research topic and generate a problem-solving methodology in collaboration with the supervisor.
- Independently manage the chosen project and provide the supervisor with periodic progress reports.
- Design an appropriate testing environment to measure applicability of the proposed methodology to the needs of the business unit and compare with alternative approaches, as appropriate.
- Create any software code necessary to produce findings.
- Carefully document all sources and research findings.
- Prepare a summary of findings in an internal white paper for senior management.
- Present summary of findings to research sponsors.
Other
- Must be graduating by June 2027 or earlier and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, operations research, economics, or a related quantitative field
- 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
- 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
- Participate in engaging events such as career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout the paid 12-week internship
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, and adherence to equal opportunity employment principles
