Data Science Senior Manager

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Company DescriptionVisa 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 DescriptionTeam SummaryVisa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) is Visa's consulting division, serving Visa's clients (including card issuers, acquirers and merchants) and solving their strategic problems focused on improving performance and profitability. Drawing on our expertise in strategy consulting, payments, data analytics, marketing, operational and macroeconomics, VCA drives high impact and tangible financial results. Managed Services (VMS) is one arm of VCA focused on delivering capability and expertise to clients.What a DS Senior Manager does at Visa:VMS Data Labs services our clients by executing and implementing data projects for Visa clients.Core responsibilities of the role include:

Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with key stakeholders across Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) and project teams to gather requirements and identify new engagement opportunities.
Own the end-to-end delivery of high-quality data projects, ensuring alignment with best practices and client expectations.
Partner with Cluster Data Leads, VMS Leads, and Global Data Labs teams to execute impactful data-driven projects for Visa clients.

Maintain a regional pipeline of data engagements and support the development of pricing proposals
Lead the tracking and reporting of shared services Data Labs engagements across Asia Pacific, ensuring consistent delivery standards and capturing learnings to enhance future initiatives
Contribute to other Managed Services initiatives as required, supporting broader team objectives.

Why this is important to VisaThis role will be vital in the growth of our Data as a Service business across Asia Pacific. The role will help to scale, diversify and transform our Managed Services Data capabilities which will support Visa's business in the region. You will evolve our Data Services to drive uptake and delivery of Data projects. You will own key internal and external stakeholder relationships with Visa teams and our vendors as well as supporting our clients.Projects you will be a part of:This role will play a critical role in delivering our data services to Visa clients through Managed Services, a new business line which is in high demand from our clients. Once established in our initial clients, this role will support the scaling of these services across other markets in AP.The nature of projects in this role will focus on creating impactful data narratives, collaborating across multiple parties to identify client data opportunities and enabling the sales and delivery of such projects. The team will also be involved in collaborating with regional VMS and data science teams.As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.Qualifications

Degree (Masters or higher would be an advantage) in IT, Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Business Analytics or equivalent experience
A minimum of 12 years' work experience in a data science role, specifically with a background in payments solutions and advanced data science.
A minimum of 2 years' work experience in a consulting role, specifically with a background in financial industry.
Extensive proficiency in data science techniques, usage of programming languages such as Python, Spark, Hadoop/Hive for model development, and data processing.
A proven track record demonstrating an ability to manipulate, process, and extract value from extensive datasets at scale.
Experience in developing and delivering campaign management solutions in banking and retail space.
Striking communication skills, showcasing an ability to translate complex technical data into compelling narratives.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
Role requires the incumbent to travel to client locations

What will also help:

Experience in analytics for retail banking, card issuing or consulting to retail banks
Good understanding of payments and banking
Ideally worked in a data product delivery role within offshore teams
Solid evidence of experience in managing, analyzing, and implementing insights from large datasets.
Demonstrable expertise in a customer-facing, advisory role, with a focus on creating effective data strategies
Experience in campaign management, implementation and measurement
A comprehensive understanding and familiarity with current industry trends and advancements in data science.

Additional InformationVisa 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.

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