Visa · 1 day ago
Data Scientist - Senior Consultant level
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $289K/yr
8+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions across more than 200 countries. The Senior Consultant Data Scientist will act as a trusted partner to business leaders, driving strategic outcomes through data science and leading the development of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions.
FinanceBankingPaymentsInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesMobile Payments
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted thought partner to senior business leaders, proactively identifying opportunities where data science can drive strategic outcomes in collaboration with teams across Product, Marketing, Operations and Finance
Translate complex business challenges into analytical frameworks and lead the development of data-driven solutions that influence product, marketing, operations, and finance decisions
Deliver compelling, actionable insights through storytelling, quantifying business impact and aligning recommendations with strategic priorities
Prioritize initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring the team is focused on the highest-impact opportunities
Lead end-to-end development of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions, from data exploration to model deployment
Leverage Visa’s large-scale datasets using tools such as Hive/R/SQL/Python/SAS to uncover insights and optimize business performance
Champion the use of AI-powered tools (e.g., coding assistants, AutoML, workflow automation) to enhance productivity and accelerate delivery
Develop intuitive visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Implement MLOps best practices and collaborate with data engineering to ensure robust pipelines and data governance
Mentor of junior data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Set technical direction, establish best practices, and ensure scientific rigor and scalability in all deliverables
Review peer work as needed, including code, models, and analytical outputs, to maintain high quality and business relevance
Encourage exploration of emerging techniques such as NLP, deep learning, and generative AI where applicable
Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms to executive and non-technical audiences
Drive adoption of data science solutions by demonstrating their value in solving real-world business problems
Qualification
Required
8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred
9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
Experience managing end-to-end data science projects and delivering measurable business impact
9+ years of experience (or 7+ with Master's, 3+ with PhD) in analytics or data science
Experience with AI/ML tools that enhance productivity (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AutoML platforms)
Experience with cloud analytics environments and MLOps practices
Experience creating or deploying AI agents to support or automate data science workflows is a strong plus
Proven ability to connect technical solutions to business strategy and outcomes
Proficiency in SQL and programming languages such as Python or R
Experience with large datasets and big data tools (e.g., Hive, Spark)
Strong foundation in statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to influence business decisions through data
Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
Domain knowledge in payments, banking, or financial services
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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