Director, Data Asset Management (Data Acquisition focus)

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:

As the Director of Data Asset Management, you will lead all aspects of data with dedicated focus on data 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 – International Markets, with a dotted reporting line to APAC’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer.

 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 acquisition

• 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 establish 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

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in credit reporting or the financial services industry
• Deep understanding of sourcing data, ingestion pipelines, data quality frameworks, software development, DB structures and governance best practices.
• Experience working with regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills are required
• Operates independently and proactively, applying strong business acumen to convert data capabilities into measurable commercial outcomes.
• Provides strategic direction, coaches and mentors associates across managerial and technical levels
• Embed compliance by design through upfront validation, controls, and continuous monitoring