Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations - job 6 of 26

As an Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, your main responsibilities include supporting monthly and quarterly portfolio reviews, developing data-driven insights for portfolio management, and collaborating with Product and Technology teams for better visibility into product portfolios. You will also maintain portfolio dashboards and streamline data gathering processes to inform leadership decision making.

To excel as an Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills. Prior experience in portfolio management, product development, business strategy, or management consulting is advantageous. A solid understanding of the global payments ecosystem is also essential for this role.

The Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations contributes by providing actionable insights and recommendations for portfolio management practices. Their work ensures that Visa aligns its product investments with strategic goals, facilitating data-driven decision making and optimizing product performance for the organization.

In the Analyst position at Visa, you will be utilizing various tools such as Power BI for dashboard creation and data analysis, as well as Power Apps for reporting purposes. Familiarity with these technologies will enable you to effectively track portfolio health and streamline processes.

The Analyst role at Visa is a hybrid position, meaning that the expectation for office days will be confirmed by your hiring manager. This provides flexibility, allowing employees to engage in collaborative office work while also offering the option for remote focus time.

In your response, detail relevant experiences where you've analyzed product portfolios and offered insights. Use specific examples of projects you led or contributed to, and how your actions influenced decision-making processes.

Discuss your familiarity with data analysis tools such as Power BI, explaining how you've used them to present complex data in a digestible format. Highlight specific projects or insights you've derived to aid in strategic decision making.

Outline your approach to prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact. Share any frameworks you use, such as the Eisenhower Matrix, and provide examples of situations where this strategy helped you meet tight deadlines.

Talk about your communication style and how you adapt it when working with different teams like Product and Technology. Share a specific example of a successful project that required close collaboration across departments.

Discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) that you believe are essential for assessing product success. Provide examples of how you've used these metrics to inform your recommendations or decisions.

Share a scenario where you analyzed a complex challenge and broke it down into clearer components. Explain what tools or methods you employed to communicate the solution effectively, demonstrating your analytical and communication skills.

Explain your approach to professional development, whether through reading industry publications, attending conferences, or networking with peers. Mention any specific resources or techniques you find particularly useful for keeping your knowledge current.

Discuss the critical importance of data in forming sound strategic decisions. Provide insights into how you have utilized data to influence business operations or drive product enhancements in past roles.

Discuss techniques you use to ensure consistent communication with stakeholders, such as regular updates or feedback loops. Share a specific instance where you successfully engaged stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment.

Reflect on the skills you bring to the Analyst position and how they align with Visa’s strategic goals. Highlight specific areas within portfolio management or analytics where you believe you can make the most significant impact.