Data Science Director

7 months ago


Singapur, Singapore VISA Full time

Job Description And Responsibilities

What a Director Data Science, Visa Consulting & Analytics does at Visa:

The Data Science Director will be a member of VCA Data Science team in Asia Pacific and will report to the Head of Data Science overseeing the IPVMC cluster. The position will be based in Visa’s Singapore office.

The individual will be accountable for leading the design, development and implementation of analytics-driven strategies as well as high-impact solutions for Visa clients. He/she will bring in deep expertise from banking/payments domain with a strong background in data science to solve complex problems and unlock business value.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborate with business leaders, internal stakeholders and client teams to understand business needs and identify the strategic areas where data science can drive strong business impact, in alignment with the organization's goals and priorities.

Develop holistic data science strategies for driving innovations, accelerate new solution launches, create data offerings in alignment with business strategy

Provide leadership and guidance to the data scientists and play a critical role in ensuring project success for IPVMC engagements

Establish best practices for data science project governance, solution development and operationalization

Continuously explore and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure that our organization and team remains at the forefront of machine learning and AI.

Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with financial targets.

Establish clear success measures for data science projects and drive continual improvement

Promote thought leadership in the data science domain and build intellectual property through innovation

Effectively interact with clients and manage internal/external stakeholder communication

If required on a per-project basis, work onsite for a short duration

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 through the use of data. 

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Ph.D. with 9+ years of experience, or Bachelors/ Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience, in Computer Sciences, Statistics, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline Strong experience in delivering business value using AI/ML, data-driven solutions and business intelligence tools Strong knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms, modeling techniques and use cases Hands on experience with one or more data analysis/programming tools such as SAS//Hadoop/R/SQL/Python/Hive, and working knowledge of data ecosystems Familiarity with working in a cloud-based technology stack Ability to explain complex Machine Learning concepts and theories to business stakeholders in a simplified, easy to understand way Excellent communicator and strong storytelling/ presentation skills Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and managing multiple analytics projects with diverse cross-functional stakeholders Strong team player and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Willingness to travel 20%+

What will also help:

Strong understanding of payments and banking Industry including Consumer Credit, Consumer debit, Small Business, Commercial, Co-Brand and Merchant In-market experience and/or knowledge of local language and culture, regulation and industry trends in the cluster

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.



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