Team Description
Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) is the consulting arm of Visa, and drives tangible, impactful results for clients. Drawing on our expertise in consulting, data analytics, technology, payments and economics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients. VCA's core client segments include issuers, acquirers, merchants, fintechs, payment enablers and governments.
The data science team at VCA consists of data scientists, analysts, and engineers who provide analytics solutions. Their goal is to leverage VisaNet, one of the largest datasets globally, to help clients enhance their performance and increase profitability.
Job description
The individual will be part of VCA’s geographic cluster covering the Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand (SMT) markets, with primary responsibility for leading data science engagements with Visa’s clients in Thailand. This role combines deep data science expertise with strong domain knowledge, proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients, and a solutions‑oriented, consultative approach to delivery — all aimed at driving measurable business impact and supporting revenue growth.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with business leaders, internal stakeholders, consulting teams, and client teams to understand business needs and identify strategic areas where data and AI/ML can deliver strong business impact, in alignment with organizational priorities.
- Serve as the market linchpin between the local country team and regional data science teams, enhancing the go-to-market approach for delivering Visa data solutions.
- Design and lead holistic data science initiatives to drive innovation, accelerate new solution launches for Thailand clients, and create offerings aligned with business strategy.
- Partner with clients to identify opportunities for data-driven solutions and shape strategies aligned with business priorities and industry trends.
- Act as a trusted advisor, effectively presenting data capabilities and emerging technologies to both technical teams and business decision-makers in a clear and compelling manner.
- Provide leadership and guidance to data scientists, ensuring successful delivery of Thailand client engagements and high-quality project outcomes.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members — conducting regular career conversations, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective resource utilization and alignment with financial targets.