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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 leadership role as a Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta? In this exciting position, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring that Visa’s payment technology is accessible to everyone, everywhere. Leading a talented data science team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to leverage Visa’s extensive data set, which includes more than 3 billion cards and over 100 billion transactions annually. Your creativity will shine as you build solutions that directly impact our partners’ businesses, working alongside various teams to drive meaningful change. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing oversight and professional development for your team of skilled data scientists. As you engage with clients and internal leaders alike, your analytical skills and executive presence will be key in navigating strategic discussions. Collaborating across different functional areas, you’ll develop predictive models and frameworks that will help unveil impactful opportunities. If you're passionate about leading innovative data projects and transforming insights into action, we want you on our team at Visa!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Director, Data Science Role at Visa

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 will include leading a team of data scientists to support issuers and merchants, managing multiple projects from conception to completion, and developing predictive models that drive business impact. Additionally, you will engage with clients regularly, foster relationships with offshore teams, and collaborate with peers in various functional areas to maximize Visa’s resources and capabilities.