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Job DescriptionVisa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, needs a Senior Manager Data Science (multiple openings) to:
Lead data science team supporting merchants, issuers, acquirers and processors, including project oversight, coaching and professional development.Manage 3 to 5 projects at a time from conception to completion utilizing a team of 5 to 7 experienced professionals.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.Produce insights and analyses to improve client performance, drive understanding of client issues and provide strategic guidance for client priorities across the payment P&L.Position reports to the Washington, D.C. and Wilmington, DE offices and may allow for partial telecommuting.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field followed by followed by 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a data science-related occupation.
Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a data science-related occupation.
Position requires experience in the following:
Data science, data analytics, data products, or product analyticsApplying data science to solve problems for issuers, acquirers or processorsLeading team of data scientists in machine learning projectsWorking with and presenting to issuers, acquirers or processorsModern distributed systems, including Hadoop or SQL, and Apache SparkAt least one data analytics/programming tool, such as R or PythonPredictive modeling and machine learning techniquesAdditional InformationWorksite: Washington, DC & Wilmington, DE
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $212,950 USD to $ 243,700 per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.