Director, Data Science

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD

• 4+ years of experience applying data science to solve problems such as new customer acquisition, attrition management and product mix models

• 4+ years' experience in data-based decision-making or quantitative analysis

• Master's degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Marketing Research or a related technical field

• Experience leading other data scientists in machine learning projects

• Hands-on expertise with modern distributed systems, including both Hadoop/SQL and Apache Spark

• Hands-on expertise with Python and other data analytics/programming tools such as Python

• Hands-on expertise in the application of predictive modeling and machine learning techniques

• 2+ years of experience leading 2+ data scientists in machine learning projects

• Recent experience working with and presenting to clients, such as merchants or issuers

• Recent experience coordinating offshore relationships and Data Engineering activities

• Expertise with modern distributed systems, including both Hadoop/SQL and Apache Spark

• Expertise with one or more data analytics/programming tools such as R/Python

• Expertise in the application of predictive modeling and machine learning techniques.

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.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 161,300 to 233,850 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.