Data Scientist

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 USA Inc., a Visa Inc. company, needs a Data Scientist (multiple openings) in Atlanta, GA to:

• Generate business insights based on big data, identify actionable recommendations, and communicate the findings to clients.
• Build predictive, descriptive statistics models and customer profile models to help clients generate outcomes by understanding consumer behavior.
• Use UNIX systems, Hadoop platform, and SQL/Python language to execute marketing and data analytics project on transactional data for clients.
• Research market trends, business performance, industry context, and consumer behavior for clients.
• Build interactive dashboard reports with tailored business metrics to help clients understand market trends and business performance.
• Perform tasks on Research & Development, data governance, and data integrity checks.
• Create and automate repeatable analyses and build reusable data assets to enable others to develop models.
• Work under direct supervision to ensure project delivery within timelines and quality constraints.
• Position reports to the Atlanta, Georgia office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a data scientist-related occupation.
• Using macro, pivot table, and key Excel functions to analyze business and financial performance;
• Using PowerPoint to create charts by synthesizing complex analysis into insights appropriate for a business audience;
• Analyzing large datasets using programming language R, Python, SQL, and/or Spark;
• Understanding code optimizations to derive meaningful insights;
• Data visualization using R, Python, and/or Tableau, including appropriate chart selection to illustrate key information from data;
• Building predictive and descriptive statistics models and customer profile models using machine learning toolkit, Jupyter Notebook, Python and/or Hadoop; and
• Statistical modeling including regression, classification, clustering, and custom model development.

Additional Information

Worksite: Atlanta, GA

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Travel Requirements:  This position does not require travel.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $110,000.00 USD to $170,400.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.