Principal, Product Strategy – Partnerships, Alternative Data

TransUnion

Lead product and partnership strategy for alternative data solutions at TransUnion, enhancing credit decisions across global markets.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,750 - $281,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead product and partnership strategy to drive development of alternative data products and strengthen TransUnion’s position in trusted decisioning.
Identify market opportunities and translate client needs into scalable product capabilities and measurable commercial outcomes.
Structure and execute strategic partnerships with financial institutions, fintechs, and data providers to expand data assets and solution offerings.
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through proof-of-concept, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and full-scale delivery.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to ensure successful execution.
Act as a subject matter expert with clients, translating use cases into product requirements and influencing solution design.
Drive voice-of-customer insights and competitive intelligence to inform product roadmap and partnership strategy.
Oversee partner onboarding, data integrations, and delivery to ensure operational excellence and scalability.
Collaborate with sales teams to establish and grow strategic partnerships that drive revenue and client impact.
Represent TransUnion externally through thought leadership, industry events, and client engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or strategic partnerships within financial services or fintech, enabling successful delivery of complex product initiatives and commercial outcomes.
Deep understanding of credit markets, financial services ecosystems, and data flows, enabling effective product and partnership decision-making.
Experience translating ambiguous market signals into structured product strategies, roadmaps, and client solutions.
Proven ability to build and manage relationships with clients and partners to drive alignment, execution, and results.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementproduct strategystrategic partnershipsdata integrationsproduct lifecycleproof-of-conceptminimum viable productcommercial outcomesclient solutionsmarket strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationrelationship managementinfluencingcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcustomer insightscompetitive intelligenceexecution