Visa · 4 hours ago
Manager, VIK Data and Systems
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. The Manager will evaluate complex AI, data, and analytics initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable insights and maintain data quality standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end analysis of data use cases by identifying and documenting risks, engaging the right subject‑matter experts, and synthesizing insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Lead Discovery & Design: map business processes and identify automation opportunities
Collaborate with AI engineers, analysts, UX teams, data scientists, and regional partners to align requirements, clarify dependencies, and drive unified execution
Identify and design innovative, data‑driven approaches that unlock new insights and solve high‑impact business problems
Moves with urgency and clarity, quickly breaking down complex problems and driving forward progress even when information is incomplete
Anticipates roadblocks early and resolves them decisively, keeping projects moving and stakeholders aligned
Analyze complex datasets to form well‑reasoned recommendations and deliver actionable insights that directly address stakeholder needs
Establish and enforce rigorous data‑quality standards by validating inputs, identifying anomalies, and ensuring all analyses are grounded in accurate, trusted datasets
Own reconciliation workflows across multiple data sources verifying consistency, tracing discrepancies to root causes, and partnering with engineering or system owners to drive timely resolution
Design repeatable, automated checks to continuously monitor data accuracy, ensuring stakeholders can rely on timely, precise, and high‑signal insights
Surface data‑quality risks early, assess their business impact, and drive cross‑functional actions that maintain accuracy across fast‑evolving datasets and processes
Influence decision‑making by distilling analytical findings into concise recommendations
Ensure strong partnership alignment across teams to maintain roadmap clarity, execution quality, and business relevance
Continuously evaluate and refine analytical processes, documentation standards, and review workflows
Drive operational discipline around prioritization, risk mitigation, and execution in ambiguous environments
Identify and document risks related to data quality, model feasibility, business logic, process scalability, and regulatory considerations
Qualification
Required
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Strong data‑diagnostics capability, with the ability to investigate anomalies, perform root‑cause analysis, and reconcile data across multiple systems with precision
Demonstrated ability to move quickly from problem identification to action, driving momentum
Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving contexts, adapting priorities in real time
Expertise in translating ambiguous business questions into structured analytical frameworks, clearly defining metrics, requirements, and expected outcomes
Strong consultative skills, able to deeply understand stakeholder needs, pressure‑test assumptions, and guide partners toward data‑driven decisions
Exceptional critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, with a history of forming clear, well‑reasoned opinions based on incomplete or evolving data
Comfort operating in ambiguity, rapidly structuring problems, prioritizing effectively, and driving clarity where information is fragmented
SQL and Python proficiency to extract, transform, analyze, and validate complex datasets, ensuring analyses are accurate, scalable, and repeatable is a plus
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
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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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