Senior Data Scientist

About Us
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.

Job Description

The Data Scientist position requires an experienced professional who is passionate about data modeling using machine learning and product development to help us build and maintain statistical, ML and AI based solutions in the AML Sanctions, Compliance space, specifically supporting the Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions screening and Client Due Diligence programs. The candidate should be a motivated self-starter and quick learner willing to work in a high-pressure fast-paced environment and globally located teams.

The candidate will be extensively involved in hands-on querying, analyzing, proposing and implementing optimization solutions, conduct user acceptance testing, and support business stakeholders enquiries on ad hoc basis. Successful candidate will be working in the Compliance Technology Operations (CTO) team which is part of the Global Ethics and Compliance organization

Essential Functions:

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor''s/Masters Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
At least 6 years of experience in data science, analysis, reporting, statistical analysis, research, data mining, trend analysis etc.
At least 6 years of experience in machine learning model development and implementation using tools like SAS, SQL, Python/R , Hive and/or Spark

Building predictive and descriptive statistical models using AI/ML algorithms (e.g., logistic regression, random forests, SVMs, XGBoost, CNNs/RNNs)

Compliance domain knowledge primarily for transaction monitoring, screening and client due diligence

Utilizing Generative AI tools and capabilities to bring efficiencies in development and testing

Excellent knowledge of database management, data extraction and data manipulation skills
Superior communication, business writing and stakeholder management skills
Self-motivated and proactive in talking to business partners/clients to identify and understand problem statements
Passionate about building end-user experiences that deliver measurable value without increasing complexity

Willing to work on a flexible schedule across different time zones

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.