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To ensure that Visa’s payment technology is truly available to everyone, everywhere requires the success of our key bank or merchant partners and internal business units. The Global Data Science group supports these partners by using our extraordinarily rich data set that spans more than 3 billion cards globally and captures more than 100 billion transactions in a single year. Our focus lies on building creative solutions that have an immediate impact on the business of our highly analytical partners. We work in complementary teams comprising members from Data Science and various groups at Visa. To support our rapidly growing group we are looking for Data Scientists who are equally passionate about the opportunity to use Visa’s rich data to tackle meaningful business problems.

Essential Functions

Lead data science team supporting issuers or merchants, including project oversight, coaching and professional development
Manage offshore relationships, including vendor management, performance tracking and onboarding/offboarding activities
Manage Data Engineering relationships, including creating and maintaining roadmaps and prioritizations
Manage 5 to 10 projects in parallel, from conception to completion utilizing a team of 5 to 7 experienced professionals
Experience building and managing teams of data scientists
Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor and ability to work with large data sets to synthesize key impacts for clients.
Develop propensity, segmentation, and other predictive models to drive business impact
Proactively engage with clients and Visa client leadership in regular strategic & planning discussions, cultivate and manage a pipeline of work with clients
Develop frameworks, approaches, solutions, and recommendations that effectively and efficiently address the most impactful opportunities and challenges.
Partner with peers in other functional areas (e.g., marketing, analytics, risk, innovation) and across global regional teams to execute projects in ways that leverage the breadth and depth of Visa’s resources
Executive Presence including excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal and ability to communicate at all levels within large organizations.
Demonstrated leadership, managerial and collaboration capabilities, particularly with those who are not direct reports as may be found in a matrixed organization.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

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What You Should Know About Senior Director, Data Science, Visa

Welcome to Visa, where we’re on a mission to make payment technology accessible to everyone, everywhere! We are currently searching for a Senior Director of Data Science to join our vibrant Atlanta team. In this impactful role, you will lead a group of talented data scientists who work diligently to support our key bank and merchant partners using Visa’s extensive data set. Picture this: over 3 billion cards and more than 100 billion transactions each year. Your creativity and analytical prowess will help us uncover insights that foster business growth for our partners. You will manage multiple projects, coach your team, and collaborate across various sectors within Visa to develop predictive models and innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges in the industry. It’s not just about data; it’s about transforming that data into actionable strategies that drive real business impact. Are you ready to foster relationships with stakeholders and ensure that your team delivers top-notch results? Your executive presence and excellent communication skills will be pivotal in this hybrid position as you’ll engage with clients, guide your team, and partner with peers globally. If you're passionate about blending data science with business objectives and leading a dynamic team, this opportunity at Visa is tailored for you.

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What responsibilities does the Senior Director of Data Science at Visa have?

As a Senior Director of Data Science at Visa, your responsibilities include leading a team of data scientists, managing projects from conception to completion, and engaging proactively with clients. You will oversee vendor management and ensure effective communication within a matrixed organization while developing predictive models that drive business impact.