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Team Overview
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. As a global organization we are consistently exploring new technologies and tools that enable our people to work optimally and deliver market leading value to our clients. The TransUnion environment affords our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology across the globe.
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
As the Director of Data Asset Management, you will lead all aspects of data with dedicated focus on d ata acquisition. You will collaborate cross-functionally with regional and global teams to drive data innovation, operational excellence, and quality, consistent with contractual and regulatory obligations . This role will report to the Senior Director , Data Asset Management – Internation al Markets , with a dotted reporting line to APAC’s C hief D ata and A nalytics O fficer .
As a leader, you are responsible for defining a vision and strategy for the data asset management division aligned with enterprise goals, business priorities, regulatory requirements, and market opportunities.
The role will lead the end-to-end data lifecycle with the emphasis on :
Data a cquisition
Data operations
Data quality
Data governance
Reference and master data management
Metadata management
Lead the sourcing of high-value datasets and strategic partners, owning the end-to-end data acquisition lifecycle, including strategy, vendor management, and commercial negotiations
Oversee acquisition execution and performance, including ingestion, monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous optimization of data providers
Serve as the data acquisition SME, advising stakeholders and aligning data investments with business priorities
Design, optimize and automate data operations workflows and processes to improve efficiency, resilience, quality, data compliance, scalability and reduce key ‑ person dependency
Proactively e stablish and monitor data quality and maturity metrics, governance frameworks, and operational KPIs to ensure data integrity and usability whilst enabling revenue growth and risk reduction
Provide end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-stream data initiatives, guiding programs from design to delivery while proactively managing timelines, risks, and value realization.
Leverage and contribute to data best practices in the global regions
Serve as an industry subject matter expert, assessing external market and competitive developments and aligning insights with divisional strategy and operations.
Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with senior executives , internal stakeholders, external data providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure data availability and compliance
Partner with data science, product, and technology teams to ensure data assets are optimized for analytics and product development
Required Knowledge And Experiences
Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
CDMP Certified
8+ years of experience in data management, data strategy, or analytics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Proven ability to manage complex data environments, handle multiple priorities, stay highly organized, and deliver results…