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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 the Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring that our payment technology reaches everyone, everywhere. This role is pivotal because our Global Data Science group leverages a treasure trove of data from over 3 billion cards and 100 billion transactions annually, turning this wealth of information into actionable insights for our partners. You’ll lead a talented data science team dedicated to collaborating with key bank and merchant partners, delivering creative solutions that can transform their business strategies. Your responsibilities will include overseeing various projects, from conception through to completion, while managing relationships with offshore teams and data engineering units. In this hybrid position, we’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills who can build and manage a diverse team of data scientists. You will develop compelling predictive models and engage strategically with clients, guiding them through challenges and opportunities with your expertise. Communication is key in this role; you’ll need to convey complex analytical outcomes to diverse stakeholders clearly and effectively. Your executive presence and collaborative capabilities will shine as you foster partnerships across multiple functional areas, driving impactful projects in a matrixed environment. If you’re passionate about using data to make a difference, Visa offers you the right platform to showcase your leadership and innovation.

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

The Senior Director of Data Science at Visa is responsible for leading a team that supports issuers and merchants, overseeing project execution, and managing relationships with offshore vendors and Data Engineering. This role also involves proactive engagement with clients to discuss strategic initiatives while developing predictive models to guide business impact.