Vice President, Global Data & Analytics, Data Science Practice

Visa•Foster City, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa is seeking a Vice President of Global Data & Analytics to report to the Chief Data Officer and lead the Global Data Organization (GDO) Leadership Team. This role is critical for driving data, analytics, and AI innovation, including Gen/Agentic AI, to enable informed decision-making and optimize business operations across Visa. The VP will be a thought partner to senior leaders, helping to define and deliver data, analytics, and AI strategies, roadmaps, and organizational structures for various business units. The position involves leading multiple regional and functional internal Data & Analytics teams, including CEMEA, EU, LAC, Commercial Money Solutions, Value-Added Services, Marketing & Finance, and Merchant Data functions, and co-leading the GDO Strategic Analytics Function. The leader will also foster a community of interest across Visa's D&A and Data Science practices to standardize best practices and develop innovative tools. The ideal candidate is a perseverant problem solver, visionary leader, and recognized analytical and AI thought leader skilled in change management, high-performing teams, innovative AI solutions, and global leadership.

Requirements

12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD
15+ years of work experience in high-profile/high-impact project management
Experience building data science or data & analytics organization across financial institutions or payment companies
Advanced experience leading large, multi-disciplinary (data science, data engineering, AI scientist, BI scientist) teams
Advanced experience and knowledge of Gen AI, Agentic AI and ML – including Python
Experience with Open Source software
Advanced project management skills with the use of Project Management software
Successful track record of operating cross-functionally, ideally in a federated enterprise design
Proven ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects with evolving requirements
Team player possessing a strong drive to add value to the business direction
Ability to influence the organization in order to make strategy happen
Very strong analytical mindset and superior problem-solving ability, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
Strong business and commercial acumen
Deep technical (Gen and Agentic) AI and ML expertise
Demonstrated experience building and scaling business intelligence solutions, analytical decision-making and optimization tools, valuations / customer-life cycle tools
Deep understanding of concepts of working with and profitably utilizing big data in financial institutions and payments
Highly adaptive, comfortable working within a complex, and often ambiguous, environment. Equally capable of thriving with changing circumstances
Comfort and experience working in a global, matrixed global institution
Ability to rapidly comprehend changes in the business landscape (whether regulatory, competitive, or business-related) and design around the expected impact
Exceptional team management and leadership skills that excel in dynamic and global workplace
Proven record to drive effective organizational change and culture change
Exceptional coach and People Manager invested in the growth and development of a newly formed team
Proven record delivering innovation while simultaneously strengthening core operations, product, and solutions
Strong delivery and risk management frameworks to ensure safe and scalable deployment of innovative solutions
Very strong executive communication skills and executive presence to lead cross-organizational change and delivery
Exceptional at quarterly budget and external contractor management, especially to drive outstanding results in budget and on time
Exceptional stakeholder management skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with senior leaders across a federated organization, despite sometimes competing priorities
Self-starter who can responsibly advance work and is comfortable making sound, well-informed judgement calls for progress, without needless delays
Strong, trusted internal spokesperson and advocate for Visa’s responsible data and AI use culture, our supporting Data Values and Policies
True leader in the AI community- internally and externally

Nice To Haves

Curious and lifelong learner who keeps up to date on emerging trends and technology

Responsibilities

In close partnership with respective business unit leaders, define and deliver the overall Data, Analytics and AI strategy, organization and roadmap for each business unit.
As a D&A General Manager to each respective business unit, work with partners across the GDO and Tech to deliver high impact analytical decision-making and optimization tools, (Gen and Agentic AI) innovations and help define the data and analytical foundation for Visa to be the most data-driven and AI-first payments company.
Act as an internal thought-leader across all the various data science and D&A teams across Visa, building a community of interest with standardized best practices and innovative tools/solutions that drive productivity and unleash creativity.
Drive innovative business application of data and (Gen and Agentic) AI to solve business problems as a key source of Visa value-add for clients and internal value delivery.
Act as a strong customer for enterprise analytical and data platforms and capabilities.
Attract, develop and retain a high-performing team of full-time employees specialized in analytics, data science and AI/ML across multiple global locations.