Fintech OPT Jobs in Illinois
F-1 OPT fintech jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, where major employers like Morningstar, Enova International, Avant, and Paylocity have established track records of hiring international talent. Illinois sits at the center of U.S. financial technology, giving OPT candidates access to roles spanning payments, lending, wealth management, and financial data analytics.
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What We'll Bring
At TransUnion, 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 encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor Degree in statistics, economics, data science, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, engineering, operations research, or another highly quantitative field with a track record of academic excellence
- 2+ years of professional experience performing statistics and analytics work in Financial Services or related industries
- Ability to travel 10-20%
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem solving skills
- Foundational programming skills; experience in leveraging statistical language such as R or Python; experience using other programming and data manipulation languages (SQL, Hive, C/C++, Java); basic knowledge in data visualization tools; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Versatile interpersonal and communication style with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels within and outside the organization; ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
PREFERRED 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 development in:
- 2+ years of client-facing activities
- Basic understanding of the Financial Services industry and market trends
IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE
You will apply your analytical skills to work on all aspects of the account lifecycle in the consumer credit domain on behalf of a diverse set of clients, ranging from marketing and propensity models for customer acquisition and retention, fraud detection solutions, credit risk models for acquisition and account management, cross-sell applications, portfolio models for regulatory applications, event-based trigger solutions, and strategy analyses of various kinds. You will also develop complex analytic solutions directly with TransUnion customers, business partners and other departments. This position is responsible for developing credit risk management and business intelligence analytic solutions through consulting engagements and research serving TransUnion’s clients. This position requires an understanding of US consumer lending and credit risk management practices.
- You will work closely with internal and external cross-functional teams to drive new business initiatives and deliver long-term value-added product propositions for customers in the US financial services segment at TransUnion. This includes but is not limited to the development of predictive risk management and business intelligence solutions for Fintechs, credit card issuers, collections agencies, and retail banks.
- You will support analytic client engagements involving descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analysis through the consumer lending portfolio lifecycle, including model validation, monitoring and review, and leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g., segmentation, logistic regression, gradient boosted trees, survival analysis, principal component analysis, scenario and sensitivity analysis) as role develops.
- You will support the writing of programs for data extraction, segmentation and statistical analysis on large population datasets using languages such as R, Python, and SQL.
- You will support the creation of analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling presentations for internal and external customers and an executive audience.
- You will provide technical and non-technical support to building sales presentations, and promotional collateral to enable the adoption of integrated customer solutions supported by TransUnion.
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. 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. 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.
BENEFITS
TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
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.
PAY SCALE INFORMATION
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $67,500.00 - $112,500 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's Internal Job Title
Sr Analyst, Data Analysis
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Which fintech companies in Illinois have sponsored F-1 OPT workers?
Chicago-headquartered fintech firms including Morningstar, Enova International, Avant, Paylocity, and Braintree (a PayPal subsidiary) have appeared in OPT and H-1B visa disclosure data as sponsors of international employees. Larger financial technology players with Chicago offices, such as Stripe and Adyen, have also filed Labor Condition Applications reflecting hiring of international candidates in Illinois-based roles.
Which Illinois cities have the most fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the overwhelming majority of fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois. The Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor concentrate most employers. Evanston, home to Northwestern University, has a smaller cluster of fintech startups with ties to university talent pipelines. Outside Chicago, fintech hiring with OPT sponsorship is limited.
What types of fintech roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Illinois?
Roles that most consistently appear in OPT and subsequent H-1B filings from Illinois fintech employers include software engineering, data science, quantitative analysis, product management, and cybersecurity. These positions generally require a directly related degree, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that underlies employer willingness to sponsor. General operations or sales roles qualify less frequently.
How do I find fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and filters jobs by visa type, industry, and state, making it straightforward to browse verified fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship roles in Illinois. Because sponsorship willingness varies significantly by employer and role, using a platform like Migrate Mate that surfaces sponsorship-confirmed listings saves considerable time compared to filtering general job boards manually.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in fintech?
Illinois has no state-level visa sponsorship requirements that differ from federal standards, but a few practical points matter. Chicago's fintech sector is heavily tied to traditional financial services, so employers often conduct background checks and require FINRA licensing for certain roles, which can extend onboarding timelines relative to your OPT start date. Students using STEM OPT extension (24 months) should confirm their degree program's CIP code qualifies before targeting roles requiring licensing.