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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 the helm of a dynamic team as the Senior Director of Data Science at Visa in Atlanta? In this exciting role, you will spearhead our efforts to enhance the payment technology landscape, ensuring it's accessible for everyone, everywhere. With Visa's unparalleled data set—spanning over 3 billion cards and 100 billion transactions a year—you'll devise innovative solutions that directly impact our key partners, whether they are banks or merchants. Your leadership will focus on managing a talented team of 5 to 7 data scientists, guiding them through up to 10 parallel projects from inception to completion. You're not just a manager; you're a mentor, providing coaching and professional development to your team while also navigating complex offshore relationships for vendor management. Your analytical prowess will shine as you synthesize substantial data sets to create predictive models that drive business outcomes. In this hybrid role, excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you'll engage with clients and internal teams alike, facilitating strategic discussions that harness our global resources. If you're passionate about using data science to tackle significant business issues and cultivate impactful relationships, Visa offers an environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions make a difference.

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

As the Senior Director, Data Science at Visa, you’ll lead a dedicated data science team, oversee multiple projects, and manage relationships with offshore vendors along with Data Engineering. Your focus will include developing predictive models and frameworks that address impactful business opportunities, while also engaging with clients to ensure their needs are met through data-driven strategies.