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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

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as the Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta? In this dynamic position, you'll be at the forefront of utilizing Visa’s comprehensive data, which encompasses over 3 billion cards and more than 100 billion transactions annually. The Global Data Science group is committed to ensuring our bank and merchant partners thrive, and we need your expertise to lead a passionate team in crafting innovative solutions that drive substantial business results. Your primary responsibilities will include managing a talented group of data scientists as they collaborate with various teams across Visa. With a strong focus on building predictive models and engaging with clients, you'll have the opportunity to make significant impacts. Your leadership will be essential in overseeing multiple projects, guiding your team through the intricacies of data engineering, and managing influential relationships both offshore and within the organization. Communication is key, and your ability to effectively convey complex ideas will resonate across all levels at Visa. If you’re excited about leveraging data to solve important business challenges and cultivating partnerships that help shape the future of payments, then this Senior Director position at Visa is the perfect match for you. Join us in creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere!

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

The Senior Director, Data Science at Visa is responsible for leading a data science team dedicated to supporting issuers or merchants. You'll oversee project management, coach team members, and handle vendor relationships. Additionally, you will manage multiple projects from conception to completion, develop predictive models, and engage with clients to foster strategic discussions, ensuring that Visa's data solutions effectively address business challenges.