Senior Manager, Issuing Advisory - Data Science The position will be based in Visa's Sydney office. We seek a data scientist with experience in data preparation, data analysis, story - telling and communicating insights to internal and external stakeholders. You will be working with VISA's big data sets and in certain cases in conjunction with our clients' data.The candidate should possess hands on experience with associated technologies and ability to collaborate across teams and functions to deliver value to VISA and our clients.The successful candidate will have opportunities to work on huge varieties of problems across Issuers business.We need a dedicated, technical, proactive, and energetic who accepts challenges and is a confirmed problem solver.In return a competitive salary is on offer with a base range between $170k-$190k + super + bonus.What is Visa Consulting & Analytics?Visa Consulting & 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.Responsibilities:Work within the project team to support the design, development, and delivery of data science/engineering solutions to VISA clients, adhering to scope and timelinesBuilding and maintaining positive relationships with clients.Providing mentorship to junior team membersPartner with roles across the organisation including consultants, engineering, and data scientists to address prioritized business problemsBuild data driven solutions/data science models aligned with client's priorities and leading different vendors for the execution if requiredBreak large solutions into smaller, releasable phases and seek feedback from product owners, clients, and other partnersDefine detailed scope and methodology, design and create solutions, and implement using appropriate tools and techniquesSupport development of a robust system for measuring and optimising the quality of deployed algorithms and modelsMaintain AI models in production to evaluate performance, model drift, and decayActively seek out opportunities to innovate by using VisaNet, external data and new modelling techniques fit for purpose to the needs of our clientsMake sure that the legal/compliance/security related requirements are fully adhered toBasic QualificationsQualification in Data Science/Computer ScienceExperience being data scientist/engineer or analytics consultantHands-on experience in developing AI models, scaling data solutions, and delivering end-to-end data science projectsExperience working with large and multi-dimensional datasetsProficient in implementing standard classification and clustering algorithmsProficient in big data aggregation using Hive, Spark, SQL and PythonExperience with visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.Strong internal team and external client management with a collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible style, able to work effectively in a matrixed organisationExhibit intellectual curiosity and strive to continually learn, self-motivated and results oriented individual with the ability to handle numerous projectsAbility to learn new tools and paradigms as data science continues to evolve at Visa and elsewhereDemonstrated resource planning and delivery skillsGood communication and presentation skills with ability to interact with different cross-functional team members at varying leveUnderstanding of the Payments and Banking Industry including aspects such as consumer credit, consumer debit, prepaid, small business, commercial, co-branded and merchant will be a plusConsultancy experience is a plusTechnical ExpertiseExperience in writing and optimizing efficient SQL queries, Hive, Python and SparkExpertise in dashboard and report development using Tableau or Power BIGood understanding of Agile way of workingExperience in deployment, operationalization of Machine Learning modelsExperience with Apache Airflow would be an advantageExperience of cloud-based data science platforms would be beneficialBusiness and Leadership competenciesQuality-focused professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record in tackling sophisticated analytical challengesDetail oriented to ensure the highest level of quality in reports and data analysisProficient in translating analytics output to actionable recommendations and deliverySkilled at presenting data-driven insights to audiences with varying levels of technical understandingExhibits intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learningAt Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.