Data Scientist, Manager

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.

Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as a data science expert in designing, developing and implementing best in analytic solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to fully understand business requirements and desired business outcomes
• Work with large volumes of data, extract and manipulate large datasets using standard tools.
• Create and deliver powerful insights from data through better visualization and storyboarding
• Analyze, clean, and visualize large data sets.
• Produce data sets for predictive modeling by parsing and aggregating incomplete, unstructured data sources.
• Develop and validate advanced analytics models and algorithms.
• Utilize Visa’s data and analytic capabilities to develop and implement consulting solutions.
• Continuously present innovative ideas to improve business practices.
• Perform client-specific analysis on portfolio data including proprietary information.
• Lead transfer of technical knowledge to facilitate business solution implementation.
• Document all projects, including coding and other necessary documentation.
• Enhance and optimize codes for critical business processes.
• Design and develop dashboards using software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Identify opportunities to automate repeatable analysis or build streamlined solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts and analysis results clearly and effectively.
  
  

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Philippines-based VCA team as a Senior Data Scientist – Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft and deliver innovative data-driven solutions tailored to Visa’s clients. Your data science expertise will help transform complex data into actionable insights, supported by high-impact storyboards that drive strategic decision-making and elevate the company’s data-first approach.



• At least 5 years of experience in the field of data science and analytics

• Graduate of any quantitative program such as but not limited to Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science/IT, etc

• Experience with tools like Hadoop, Spark, Python, SAS, and SQL.

• Advanced skills in analytics and statistical modeling (e.g., Regression, Clustering, Classification).

• Experience in developing Machine Learning models (e.g., Random Forest, SVM) using Python or R.

• Proficient in data visualization software such as Tableau and Power BI.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of Agile methodology and scrum practices.

• Demonstrate ownership in delivering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and meet the desired outcomes.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

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.