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Team Overview

The Compliance Advisory team serves as the Second Line of Defense, providing independent oversight, guidance, and challenge to business teams on regulatory obligations and compliance risk mitigation. The team partners across Legal, Risk and Compliance, Global Solutions, US Markets, Global Operations, and Global Technology, Data & Analytics to support consistent compliance program execution, regulatory readiness, and effective risk issue management. This role reports to Senior Director of Compliance Advisory.

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

• Provide compliance advice to Credit Risk Solutions and the Alternative Data business on applicable U.S. regulatory obligations, including FCRA and GLBA.
• Partner with internal business clients during product development to identify regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks, and incorporate appropriate controls.
• Support Regulatory Change Management by assessing the impact of new and changing laws and helping business teams develop and execute implementation action plans.
• Support Issue Management by helping business teams identify control breaks that may cause harm to customers or consumers.
• Assist with investigating the root cause of compliance issues and identifying corrective actions to remediate potential harm.
• Track corrective action plans and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support timely and effective issue remediation.
• Develop and maintain relevant compliance policies, guidance, and training materials.
• Communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly to business, product, legal, risk, technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work independently with minimal oversight and influence teams across a matrixed organization.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management within the credit industry or financial services.
• Knowledge of U.S. state laws and consumer protection regulations, including FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act), GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), UDAAP (Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices), and DPPA (Driver’s Privacy Protection Act), to provide regulatory guidance to the business.
• Experience providing compliance advice to business partners during product development, including identifying regulatory risks and supporting appropriate mitigation.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage compliance activities and explain regulatory requirements clearly.
• Experience writing compliance policies and developing training materials to support consistent understanding and execution of regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act), GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), UDAAP (Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices), and DPPA (Driver’s Privacy Protection Act).
• Experience applying Regulatory Change Management procedures to assess regulatory impacts and support implementation action plans.
• Experience applying Issue Management procedures, including control-break identification, root cause investigation, corrective action planning, and remediation tracking.
• Compliance policy writing, regulatory analysis, and compliance training development skills.

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your career development and growth in:

• Experience evaluating marketing materials and consumer-facing communications for financial services products.
• Experience supporting Credit Risk Solutions, alternative data, credit bureau, consumer finance, or related financial services products.
• Experience navigating and influencing stakeholders within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Issue Management and Regulatory Change Management experience.

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 guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

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. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

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 are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.


TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good , which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Consultant, Compliance

Company:

TransUnion LLC