Data Scientist, Credit Card Analytics at Visa

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analytics, Credit Cards, Retail Banking, SAS, Hadoop, R, SQL, Python, Hive, Problem-Solving, Presentation Skills, Data Storytelling, Client-Centric, Results-Driven, Statistical Solutions, Analytical Mindset

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

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 Visa Consulting and 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. The individual will be part of VCA Data Science team and will be responsible for delivering data analytics projects with Visa client. The team is involved in a comprehensive range of analytics services for our client, that address unique challenges in areas such as strategic growth, cards profitability, product acquisitions, customer engagement and portfolio management. What a Data Scientist, Visa Consulting & Analytics does at Visa: The Data Scientist will be a member of VCA Data Science team in Asia Pacific and will report to the squad lead. This position will be embedded at client office and based in Bangalore. The individual will be accountable for delivery and implementation of analytics strategies as well as high-impact solutions for the client. He/she will bring in deep expertise from credit cards and retail banking with a strong background in data analysis to solve complex problems and unlock business value. Key responsibilities include: Execute and deliver data analytics projects for the Visa client Drive credit card portfolio strategies with the use of client data and/or other sources of data e.g. Visa data, third party etc. Act as analytics advocate within our partners, advising teams and sharing best practices and case studies. Continually look at the environment to challenge our assumptions around new sources of data, potential analytics partners, tools, talent, and infrastructure. Explore leading methodologies, best practices and import successful methodologies from other international markets Effectively interact with clients and manage internal/external stakeholder communication Why this is important to Visa: As payments consulting arm of Visa, VCA is growing a team of highly specialized experts who can provide best-in-class payment expertise and data-driven strategies to clients. We’re building a high-performing team of data scientists, data analysts and statisticians helping major organizations adapt and evolve to meet the changes taking place in technology, finance, and commerce with cutting-edge, creative, and advanced analytic solutions. The purpose of the team is to help Visa’s clients grow their business and solve problems by providing consulting services using data. What you will need: We are looking for a motivated, analytical minded individual with a track record of using data and analytics to unlock business value. A successful candidate should have accumulated a variety of industry experience, be curious about banking and cards industry, should be results-driven and client-centric. Degree in a Quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent Minimum 3+ years of analytics experience in applying statistical solutions to business problems Experience in credit cards, and/or retail banking analytics Hands on experience with one or more data analytics/programming tools such as SAS/Hadoop/R/SQL/Python/Hive Outstanding problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically Presentation and data storytelling skills including strong hold on MS Excel and PowerPoint Self-motivated, results oriented individual with ability to handle multiple projects concurrently Experience in working closely with data science community This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Degree in a Quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent. We will consider candidates between 3 to 5 yrs for this role. Min 3+ years of analytics experience in applying statistical solutions to business problems Experience in credit cards, and/or retail banking analytics (mandatory) Hands on experience with one or more data analytics/programming tools such as SAS/Hadoop/R/SQL/Python/Hive Outstanding problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically Presentation and data storytelling skills including strong hold on MS Excel and PowerPoint Self-motivated, results oriented individual with ability to handle multiple projects concurrently Experience in working closely with data science community 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. Job Family Group: Product Development

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist will execute and deliver data analytics projects for Visa clients, driving credit card portfolio strategies using various data sources. They will also act as an analytics advocate, advising teams and exploring new methodologies.