Data Science Graduate at Visa

Stockholm, , Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Python, SQL, Hadoop, Apache Spark, Client Engagement, Project Management, Data Mining, Consulting, Business Analysis, Analytic Solutions, Insight-Driven Culture

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Please only apply if you meet eligibility requirements. 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. Team Description Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) is the consulting arm of Visa, and drives tangible, impactful results for clients. Drawing on our expertise in consulting, data analytics, technology, payments and economics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients. VCA's core client segments include issuers, acquirers, merchants, fintechs, payment enablers and governments. Job Description The Data Scientist Graduate is a key member of the client-facing Data Science Lab team in the European region. As a Data Scientist, you will be accountable for the development and delivery of analytics-driven strategies and solutions for Visa’s external clients in Europe. In this role, you will work collaboratively with VCA and a multitude of internal functions, their senior leaders, and our clients in promoting an insight-driven culture, creative analytic solutions, and best practices to drive business performance with a clear commercial ‘value’ and measurable ‘return’. Half of your day will involve delivering projects (coding/working with data), and the other half will be dedicated to discussing data requirements and managing internal and external meetings. Please bear in mind that our workload varies tremendously, as each project is very bespoke. Sometimes we might be delivering a CSV file; another time, a predictive machine learning model or segmentation. Whatever the solution is, you will be involved in the end-to-end process, starting from gathering clients’ requirements all the way to delivering actionable insights that enable our clients to make data-driven business decisions. Principal Responsibilities Promote the use of data science to solve business challenges for external clients, showcasing creative and impactful solutions. Collaborate with VCA consultants to identify and develop data science opportunities that support business development and revenue growth. Apply predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to improve client outcomes in areas like customer acquisition, retention, and profitability. Analyze VisaNet data to uncover key performance metrics and identify issuer P&L opportunities that drive growth for clients and Visa. Deliver business-centric insights through effective data visualization and storytelling that support strategic decision-making. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable data science solutions. Manage multiple data science projects, ensuring clear scope, methodology, and alignment with client goals and timelines. Develop and execute analytic plans using appropriate statistical and data mining techniques, while maintaining thorough project documentation. Enhance existing solutions by introducing new methodologies, tools, and best practices in the field of data science. Automate processes and stay current with emerging tools, software, and techniques to continuously improve efficiency and innovation. Qualifications What we’re after: Permanent right to work in Sweden Graduating in 2025 or in summer 2026. Graduate/Postgraduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as (but not limited to) Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent experience Fluent in English, fluency in Swedish is a plus Ability to communicate with impact and interest in working in a consulting-like environment and client-facing project roles Familiarity with modern distributed systems, including Hadoop, SQL, MLP, and Apache Spark Familiarity with one or more data analytics/programming tools such as Python Knowledge of applying predictive modelling and machine learning techniques to problems Additional Information Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist Graduate will develop and deliver analytics-driven strategies and solutions for Visa’s external clients in Europe. This role involves collaborating with various teams to promote data-driven business performance and managing multiple data science projects.