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Data Science Internship 2025

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Data Science Internship 2025

Chicago, IL

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What You'll Bring:

  • Currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program in statistics, mathematics, engineering, operations research, economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 - June 2026
  • Advanced programming skills in one or more statistical languages, such as R or Python and SQL
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking & creative problem solving skills.
  • Ability to conduct meaningful research with a high degree of independence.
  • Familiar with relational databases and "Big Data" technologies.
  • Able to communicate effectively at multiple levels within the organization, both verbally and in writing.
  • 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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This position will conduct a research project independently or as part of a team, under the supervision of a senior member of the Data Science & Analytics team. The project scope will be designed to be achievable within the expected duration and total number of hours of the internship. At the conclusion of the project, the supervisor will conduct an assessment of the quality, completeness, and usefulness of the work. Executing the project will provide the incumbent with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of analytic applications in industries utilizing consumer credit data, including potentially having direct participation in actual customer projects.
  • Review the proposed research topic and generate a problem-solving methodology in collaboration with the supervisor. The proposed methodology should either demonstrate a technique not commonly used by the department or a substantial process improvement to a commonly used method.
  • 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. Conduct training for other Associates as appropriate.
  • Provide support for Data Science & Analytics projects beyond the scope of the research project, as needs arise.
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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.

Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills you've learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2025, depending on academic calendar.

Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills you've learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops, networking events, and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2025, depending on academic calendar.

TransUnion offers the following benefits to interns scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
&bull Medical with HSA options
&bull Dental
&bull Vision
&bull 401k Contribution

Internships lasting longer than six months are entitled to the following additional benefit
&bull 401K employer matching

The pay range for this role is $22.00 - $40.00 per hour. *The pay range for this position reflects the general range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but limited to) an individual's education and experience.

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.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Intern, Data Science and Analytics

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA; Alpharetta, GA, USA
Job ID: transunion-19031639
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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