Senior Manager Data Science

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 For Senior Manager of Data Science role in the GCC Data Science team, we are seeking an innovative and analytical thinker to champion our data driven strategies within the region. As a Data Science Senior Manager, you will participate in business development, build predictive and prescriptive models, and develop context based prototypes and high impact storyboards that promote data driven strategies and solutions for Visa clients. This role is dedicated exclusively to working for on a key client account based in the Qatar market. Principal Responsibilities • Identify innovation opportunities around data and data related processes that will help our clients implement fact based decisioning processes within their cards and payments program • Work entails heavy focus on transaction data modelling and analytics for cards and payments products Work with a broader team that consists of Business Senior Managers, Consultants and Data Scientists from both Visa and client organizations to strategize, co create, deploy, and reap the benefits of data driven solutions • Work with regional and global Data Science teams to develop high quality analytic products and solutions that promote Visa’s growth in the region • Keep Visa at the forefront of technological advancement in Data Science by introducing cutting edge tools and techniques for generating business insights • Develop next generation analytic methods where existing tools and techniques are inadequate to address business challenges • Review, direct, guide, and inspire the analytical work of junior members in the team • Collaborate with internal Technology partners and Data Engineering function to best leverage Visa’s internal technology platforms, data, and the broader Visa ecosystem to support our clients’ technical data needs • Manage workload for self and any direct reports, providing prioritization guidance for project flow to improve process efficiency • Manage and grow talent within the team • Develop, share, and build global best practices and knowledge management within the team • Socialize innovative ideas and approaches that are scalable and have market demand • Champion internal requirements around Model Risk Management, Visa Analytics Rules, and Global Privacy standards around client delivery to ensure that Visa’s highly regarded market standing is maintained