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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 step into a leadership role that truly makes an impact? As a Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta, you’ll be at the forefront of using our extensive dataset to transform the payment technology landscape. Our Global Data Science group is dedicated to supporting key bank and merchant partners, and as a leader, you will oversee a talented team of Data Scientists who are passionate about harnessing data to solve real-world business challenges. You will manage projects from conception to completion, guiding a team of 5 to 7 professionals. Your role will include building predictive models, fostering collaboration across various functional areas, and engaging in strategic discussions with Visa client leadership. You'll need strong analytical skills to synthesize complex data into actionable insights while also developing relationships with offshore teams and managing vendor performance. This hybrid position allows for flexibility, and you’ll have the opportunity to cultivate innovative frameworks and solutions that address pressing business needs. If you’re excited about leading a high-performing team and passionate about making data-driven decisions in the dynamic world of payments, we would love to hear from you!

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

The Senior Director of Data Science at Visa is responsible for leading a data science team that supports key bank and merchant partners by overseeing project execution, coaching team members, and managing offshore relationships. This includes developing and maintaining project roadmaps, engaging with clients in strategic discussions, and driving initiatives that leverage Visa's rich data, all while managing 5-10 projects concurrently.