Senior Data Scientist, AI/ML – Visa Consulting and Analytics

4+ years’ experience in data-based decision-making or quantitative analysis, including exposure to LLMs and GenAI applications

Analyzing large data sets using programming languages such as Python, SQL, Hive and/or Spark

Building predictive and descriptive statistical models using machine learning tool kit, Jupyter notebooks, Python, or others Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain or similar), vector databases, and embedding models Ability to present evidence-based insights and convey clear, actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

Previous exposure to financial services, credit cards or merchant analytics is a plus, but not required

Work Hours:

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements:

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

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.

The Global Data Science group supports our bank and merchant partners by using our extraordinarily rich data sets that span more than 3 billion cards globally and captures more than 100 billion transactions in a single year.

Our focus lies on building creative solutions that have an immediate impact on the business of our highly analytical partners.

To support our rapidly growing scope of work capabilities at the intersection of data science, analytics and AI, we are looking for Senior Data Scientists who are passionate and leading team members and solving complex data problems using Visa rich dataset and technical toolkit.

You will join one of the Data Science focus areas (e.g., merchants, issuers, enablers, fintechs) and have the opportunity to engage across the Data Science teams, providing broad exposure to Visa’s business.

Essential Functions:

Use and build new predictive models to innovate and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, data insights, advertising targeting and other business outcomes

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.

Progress starts with you.