Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations - job 23 of 26

The Analyst, Business Strategy and Operations at Visa is primarily responsible for supporting portfolio management activities, collaborating with Product Management and Development teams, and creating data-driven insights that help guide investment decisions. This includes maintaining portfolio health dashboards, streamlining data processes, and facilitating executive portfolio reviews.

To be a successful Analyst in Business Strategy and Operations at Visa, candidates should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a background in portfolio management, product development, or business strategy. Familiarity with the global payments ecosystem is essential, along with proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI.

The Analyst enhances portfolio management at Visa by synthesizing investment and performance data to uncover insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role involves developing dashboards, conducting portfolio reviews, and ensuring effective communication across teams to support real-time decision-making.

The Analyst at Visa will utilize various tools, particularly Power BI for dashboard creation and data visualization. Additionally, knowledge of Power Apps will be beneficial for maintaining tools related to product portfolio funding processes and data management.

The Analyst in Business Strategy and Operations position at Visa is a hybrid role, meaning that while some work can be done remotely, there will also be expectations to work in the office. The number of in-office days will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

When answering this question, use specific examples to demonstrate your previous roles in managing product portfolios. Discuss how you evaluated investments and the outcomes of your strategic decisions to provide tangible results.

To respond to this question, share a structured approach to prioritization, such as using data analysis to determine which tasks will yield the highest impact, and give an example of a time when this method led to success.

Provide a detailed example where you analyzed data to draw insights and how those insights were used by leadership to make strategic moves. Highlight the processes you followed and the results achieved.

Discuss your ability to simplify complex data into clear, actionable insights. You can talk about using visual aids, such as dashboards in Power BI, and your techniques for presenting data to various audiences.

Emphasize the importance of attention to detail, the processes you implement to double-check data, and any tools you use to maintain data integrity, like automated reports or templates.

For this question, discuss your understanding of the global payments landscape, including key players, technological developments, and regulatory challenges. Show your enthusiasm for this sector and your desire to contribute to it.

Describe a specific instance when you faced a conflict or communication breakdown within a team and how you navigated to a resolution. Highlight your interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.

Explain how data visualization is crucial for interpreting complex datasets clearly and quickly, which in turn supports decision-making. Mention your experience with tools like Power BI to illustrate your point.

Share the resources you follow, including industry publications, webinars, or professional groups, and explain how this knowledge has impacted your work or perspectives.

Articulate the qualities you believe are essential for success in this role, such as analytical thinking, effective communication, a strong understanding of business operations, and the ability to act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams.