Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations - job 12 of 26

The Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa will support portfolio management activities by synthesizing investment data, conducting monthly portfolio reviews with executive leaders, and maintaining dashboards that provide insights into product performance. Additionally, you'll streamline data gathering processes and enhance reporting through tools like Power BI and Power Apps.

To excel as the Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, candidates should possess strong analytical skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, experience with portfolio management, and familiarity with the global payments ecosystem. Proficiency in tools like Power BI for developing dashboards is also advantageous.

Ideal candidates for the Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations role at Visa should have a background in portfolio management, product development, management consulting, or business strategy/operations. Experience in the payments industry is highly preferred, along with an analytical mindset and strong attention to detail.

As the Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, you will play a pivotal role in driving transparency in product portfolio management by developing data-driven insights and recommendations. This contribution helps prioritize investments and accelerates growth by ensuring informed decision-making based on robust data analysis.

The Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations role at Visa is a hybrid position, which means you'll have the flexibility to work both from the office and home. The specific in-office days will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

In answering this question, highlight specific experiences where you successfully managed product portfolios, including any tools used for tracking performance and decision-making processes. Discuss how your contributions led to measurable improvements in product investment outcomes.

Answer by explaining your approach to distilling complex data into clear, actionable insights. Mention the importance of tailoring communication based on your audience and using visual aids such as dashboards or reports to enhance understanding.

Discuss various techniques you use to synthesize data, such as data visualization tools like Power BI, statistical analysis methods, or frameworks that align with business goals. Emphasize how you derive insights that drive strategic decisions.

Provide a specific example where your analysis led to important recommendations that affected the business positively. Include the context, your approach to the analysis, and the outcome of your recommendations.

Explain your process for prioritizing tasks, such as using time management tools or methodologies like Agile. Highlight your ability to adapt to changing priorities while still delivering quality insights in a timely manner.

Share a story where you worked with teams from different functions, such as Product Management or Finance. Discuss the project's goals, your communication style, and how collaboration led to successful outcomes.

Articulate the critical importance of data in making informed decisions about product investments and performance. Discuss how data-driven insights can guide product strategy and enhance overall portfolio health.

Your answer should reflect a deep understanding of Visa's mission and how the Analyst role aligns with your personal career goals. Mention what excites you about the opportunity to influence product strategy in a global payments environment.

Identify potential challenges, such as handling large datasets or navigating organizational changes. Discuss specific strategies you would implement to manage these challenges effectively, showcasing your problem-solving mindset.

Discuss how you would use Power BI not just for creating dashboards but for deriving actionable insights. Provide examples of metrics or KPIs that would be important for tracking in relation to portfolio management.