Company Description
We will be accepting applications for this position from September 16th, 2024, to October 3rd, 2024.
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Job Description
Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) drives tangible, impactful and financial results for Visa’s network clients, including issuers, merchant acquirers and merchants. Drawing on our expertise in strategy consulting, data analytics, brand management, marketing, operational and macroeconomics, Visa Consulting and Analytics solves the most strategic problems for our clients.
The Visa Consulting and Analytics team is looking for interns to support the team on strategic consulting engagements.
The ideal candidate is a highly analytical individual ideally with previous business experience.
Typical projects may include:
How does a financial institution increase market share in consumer credit cards?
How should a credit card issuer use emerging technology to acquire the best customers?
How does a financial institution grow their credit card portfolio while mitigating credit risk?
How does a financial institution optimize their product offering?
How does a merchant partner identify market expansion opportunities?
How does a merchant co-brand partner accelerate on-premise acquisitions?
Responsibilities:
Play an integral role on a team of experienced professionals in delivering strategic consulting services to key Visa clients
Complete consulting engagements with other team members, including participating in interviews, analyzing confidential client data, and summarizing key findings
Conduct industry research and identify internal and external data resources to create custom analytics
Complete detailed analysis on client data and identify preliminary trends and themes in the data Develop client-specific presentations which address executive needs and deliver presentations to clients and internal Visa partners
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent client-facing communication, story-telling and presentation skills with ability to articulate findings in action-driven recommendations
Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to process and summarize large amounts of
data into key strategic insights
Ability to form hypotheses on client issue root causes and validate thinking quickly using data
Knowledge of finance and accounting a plus
Strong team player with a willingness to collaborate across levels and functional
experts
Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt
Strong intellectual curiosity to understand the root cause of issues and how to drive value for clients
Proficient and ideally a power-user of spreadsheet and presentation tools
An interest in learning advanced analytics tools (SAS, R, Tableau, etc.)
An interest in payments, financial institutions or consumer lending a plus
An affinity for payments technology and its future
Additional Information
Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department
This is a hybrid position: Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
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 $130,000 - 140,000 USD 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.
