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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 a Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta, you're stepping into a dynamic role that plays a pivotal part in making sure our payment technology is accessible for everyone, everywhere. Your mission includes leading a passionate data science team dedicated to supporting our key bank and merchant partners, leveraging our rich dataset that spans over 3 billion cards and captures a staggering 100 billion transactions annually. You’ll oversee a variety of projects, using your strong analytical skills to guide your team in developing innovative solutions that create immediate business impact for our partners. If you’re excited about tackling complex business challenges with data-driven strategies while working alongside other talented individuals from various groups within Visa, this role is crafted for you. Your responsibilities will involve managing offshore relationships, facilitating effective vendor management, and coaching a team of seasoned professionals. Regular collaboration with peers in marketing, analytics, and risk management ensures that you harness the full power of Visa's resources. With leadership that emphasizes communication and executive presence, you’ll engage with clients to refine strategies and develop frameworks designed to address their most pressing challenges. Join us in this hybrid position and be instrumental in forging impactful data science solutions that drive the future of payments at Visa.

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Director of Data Science at Visa?

As the Senior Director of Data Science at Visa, your key responsibilities include leading a talented team, managing multiple data science projects, and developing predictive models that enhance business impact. You will also oversee vendor relationships, ensuring performance tracking and strategic engagement with clients to cultivate a robust pipeline of opportunities.