Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations - job 19 of 26

As an Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, you will be responsible for supporting portfolio management practices, aiding in monthly and quarterly portfolio reviews, and synthesizing data to generate insights. You'll partner with teams across Product, Technology, and Finance, maintaining dashboards, streamlining data processes, and ensuring smooth operations for product portfolio funding.

To excel as an Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, candidates should possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a background in portfolio management, product development, or business strategy/operations being advantageous. Familiarity with the global payments ecosystem is essential, along with a structured approach to problem-solving and a keen attention to detail.

In the Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations role at Visa, you will use data-driven insights to influence leadership decision-making directly. Your ability to provide synthesized analyses will aid executives in understanding portfolio health and investment prioritization, enabling more informed and timely business strategies.

As an Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, you will utilize tools such as Power BI for creating dashboards and visualizing data insights. Experience with Power Apps may also be required as you work on maintaining tools for portfolio funding processes, ensuring seamless operations within your team.

At Visa, the Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations role opens doors for growth by giving you exposure to high-level decision-making processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This experience will enhance your skill set in strategic operations and data analysis, setting a foundation for future advancement within the company.

In answering this question, focus on your passion for data-driven decision-making and how Visa’s commitment to innovation and growth resonates with your career aspirations. Mention specific aspects of the role that excite you, such as collaborating with cross-functional teams or contributing to portfolio management.

Share your relevant experiences in portfolio management, perhaps highlighting specific projects where you utilized data to analyze investments or product performance, and discuss how those experiences equip you to add value as an Analyst at Visa.

When answering, describe a systematic approach that involves breaking down data, identifying key patterns or trends, and presenting findings clearly to stakeholders. Emphasize your analytical mindset and your proficiency with tools like Power BI.

Highlight the importance of active listening, clarity in messaging, and regular updates when working with cross-functional teams. Share past examples of how you facilitated collaboration and solved misunderstandings to achieve project goals effectively.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to share an example where you had to analyze available data, consider risks, and make a decision that impacted project outcomes positively, showcasing your judgment and analytical skills.

Mention your proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, or any other relevant software. Discuss how you’ve used these tools to derive insights in previous roles and how they relate to the responsibilities at Visa.

Explain your understanding of the funding process and your ability to ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and on time. Discuss strategies you would implement to streamline the process and improve efficiency.

In your response, suggest tactics like developing comprehensive dashboards, conducting regular reviews, and fostering communication among teams to ensure data is shared and insights are utilized to make informed decisions.

Emphasize that attention to detail ensures accuracy in data analysis, which is crucial for decision-making and maintaining stakeholder trust. Share examples from your experience where attention to detail significantly impacted project outcomes.

Provide a brief overview of the global payments ecosystem, highlighting key components such as transaction processing, regulatory considerations, and emerging technologies. Show your enthusiasm for being part of this dynamic industry at Visa.