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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

As the Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging Visa’s vast data resources to empower our bank and merchant partners. This position is all about creativity and innovation as you lead a dynamic team of data scientists focused on solving complex business problems with real-world impact. You'll oversee a variety of projects that incorporate rich data insights from over 3 billion cards and more than 100 billion transactions annually. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll be responsible for managing project timelines, offshore relationships, and maintaining a clear roadmap for data engineering initiatives. Your strong analytical skills will ensure that predictive models for propensity and segmentation are not only built but also effectively integrated into our strategies. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who thrives on multi-tasking across 5 to 10 projects simultaneously and enjoys building professional relationships while coaching a team of talented professionals. Your exceptional communication skills will be key in engaging with clients and fostering collaborative efforts across various functional areas. This hybrid role offers flexibility while also requiring a strong executive presence as you present findings and drive strategic discussions at all organizational levels. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with Visa's cutting-edge payment technology? Join us in making sure our technology is available to everyone, everywhere.

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Director, Data Science at Visa?

The Senior Director, Data Science at Visa will lead and manage a data science team working on projects for issuers or merchants. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, coaching team members, and managing offshore relationships, including vendor relations and performance tracking. You'll also develop predictive models, engage with clients in strategic discussions, and work collaboratively with various internal teams to deliver impactful data-driven solutions.