Data Science Analyst

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

• Analyze data using statistical software (e.g., Python, R) 
• Extract and aggregate data from large sets using SQL, Hive, Spark and other tools 
• Deploy and support predictive modeling packages and monitor and calibrate production models 
• Solve problems with innovative data science techniques 
• Collaborate with data science colleagues and other Visa teams to provide insights to clients. 
• Automate and create repeatable analyses or self-service tools 
• Ensure timely project delivery to meet business needs 
• Promote data innovations and analytics education within Visa 
• Optimize code for critical business processes 
• Design and develop dashboards using software like Tableau or Power BI 
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively 

This is a hybrid position and will require 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) attendance in the office.

Qualifications

• Background in data consulting, machine learning, AI, scalable systems, and large-scale data analysis
• Experience with advanced data science techniques and tools (Python, Spark, TensorFlow, etc.)
• Experience with SQL and Hive for data extraction and aggregation
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment
• Experience working in the payments industry (bank, credit reference agencies, Fintech, merchants) or management consulting firm is a plus.

Additional Information

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.