Visa · 16 hours ago
Staff Data Scientist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $233K/yr
6+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, and they are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to build and validate predictive models using advanced machine learning techniques. The role involves conducting research for fraud detection, improving modeling processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy models into production.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Building and validating predictive models with advanced machine learning techniques and tools to drive business value, interpreting and presenting modeling and analytical results to non-technical audience
Conducting research using latest and emerging modeling technologies and tools to solve new fraud detection business problems like merchant acceptance fraud detection and/or improve existing production models’ performance for fraud related business context
Improving the modeling process through MLOps and automation to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Partnering with a cross functional team of Product Managers, Data Engineers, Software Engineers, and Platform Engineers to deploy models and/or model innovations into production
Managing model risks in line with Visa Model Risk Management requirements
Conducting modeling analysis to address internal and external clients’ questions and requests
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or related field and 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist or Data Analyst-related occupation
Developing predictive models using Machine learning or Statistical Modeling (e.g. XGBoost)
Scripting in Python, Unix or Linux
Using SQL for extracting and aggregating data
Experience with Hadoop or related big data query engine such as PySpark or Scala Spark
Experience with Model Risk Management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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