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TransUnion· HQ in 555 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois

Lead Data Scientist AI Research & Innovation

Location: Chicago, Illinois · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Lead · Posted: September 30, 2026 · Verified: Sep 30, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Leads research initiatives to develop advanced AI/ML models and algorithms. Explores new techniques, prototypes solutions, and collaborates with product teams to integrate AI capabilities.
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TransUnion

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Enterprise data, identity, risk and marketing analytics provider.

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