INTERNAL REQUISITION FORM

PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME (If any) : MENA KSA

JOB TITLE : Senior Manager, Data Science

START DATE : ASAP

DURATION IN MONTHS : Rolling 24 Month Contract

CONTRACT TYPE : Contract

INDUSTRY : Digital Network Technology

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

HIRING STATUS : SINGLE FAMILY

WORKING HOURS/DAY : 8 hours per day

WORKING DAY/MONTH : 22 Working Days per month

SALARY RATE(In € or $) :

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT PER YEAR : 24 work days (1 calendar month).

AIR TICKET PER YEAR : 1

ROTATION IF ANY : NA

DAILY ALLOWANCE (In € or $) : NA

HOUSING (Yes or No) : Within above Package.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION (Yes or

: NA
No)

NATIONALITY : ANY

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENT &

QUALIFICATION

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Qualifications

● Minimum of 10+ years of expertise in applying Machine Learning solutions to business

problems – model development and production experience required

● Post-graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in a quantitative field such as Statistics,

Mathematics, Data Science, Operational Research, Computer Science, Informatics,
Economics, or Engineering

● Experience working in one or more of the Card & Payments markets around the globe;
with specific responsibilities in payments, retail banking, or retail merchant industries

● Good understanding of Payments and the Banking industry, including card verticals such
as consumer credit, consumer debit, prepaid, small business, commercial and co-branded
product

● Expert knowledge of data, market intelligence, business intelligence, and AI-driven tools
and technologies, with demonstrated ability to incorporate new techniques to solve
business problems

● Experience planni`ng, organizing, and managing multiple large projects with diverse
cross-functional teams, including resource planning and delivery implementation
Experience in presenting ideas and analysis to stakeholders whilst tailoring data-driven
results to various audience levels

● Proven ability to deliver results within committed scope, timeline, and budget

● Very strong people/project management skills and experience

● Ability to travel within MENA on short notice

Technical Expertise

● Expertise in distributed computing environments / big data platforms (Hadoop,

Elasticsearch, etc.) as well as common database systems and value stores (SQL, Hive,
HBase, etc.)

● Familiarity with both common computing environments (e.g., Linux, Shell Scripting) and
commonly used IDE’s (Jupyter Notebooks); proficiency in SAS technologies and
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● Strong programming ability in different programming languages such as Python, R, Scala,

Java, Matlab, C++, and SQL

● Experience in drafting solution architecture frameworks that rely on API’s and micro-
services

● Proficient in some or all of the following techniques: Linear & Logistic Regression,
Decision Trees, Random Forests, K-Nearest Neighbors, Markov Chain Monte Carlo,
Gibbs Sampling, Evolutionary Algorithms (e.g. Genetic Algorithms, Genetic
Programming), Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, etc.

● Expert knowledge of advanced data mining and statistical modeling techniques, including
Predictive modeling (e.g., binomial, and multinomial regression, ANOVA); Classification
techniques (e.g., Clustering, Principal Component Analysis, factor analysis); Decision
Tree techniques (e.g., CART, CHAID)

Leadership Competencies

● Demonstrates integrity, maturity, and a constructive approach to business challenges

● Serves as a role model for the organization by implementing core Visa Values

● Shows respect for individuals at all levels in the workplace

● Strives for excellence and extraordinary results

● Uses sound insights and judgments to make informed decisions in line with business
strategy and needs

● Able to allocate tasks and resources across multiple lines of businesses and geographies

● Able to influence senior management both within and outside Data Science

● Successfully persuading internal stakeholders to commit to best-in-class solutions, when

required

● Leverages change management leadership as required

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Job Description
● For Senior Manager of Data Science role in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Data Science team, we are seeking an innovative and analytical thinker to champion our
data-driven strategies within the region. As a Data Science Senior Manager, you will
participate in business development, build predictive and prescriptive models, and
develop context-based prototypes and high-impact storyboards that promote data-driven
strategies and solutions for Visa clients. This role is dedicated exclusively to working for
on a key client account based in the UAE market.

Principal Responsibilities
● Identify innovation opportunities around data and data-related processes that will help our
clients implement fact-based decisioning processes within their cards and payments
program
● Work entails heavy focus on transaction data modelling and analytics for cards and
payments products Work with a broader team that consists of Business Managers,
Consultants and Data Scientists from both Visa and client organizations to strategize, co-
create, deploy, and reap the benefits of data-driven solutions
● Work with regional and global Data Science teams to develop high-quality analytic products
and solutions that promote Visa’s growth in the region
● Keep Visa at the forefront of technological advancement in Data Science by introducing
cutting-edge tools and techniques for generating business insights
● Develop next-generation analytic methods where existing tools and techniques are
inadequate to address business challenges
● Review, direct, guide, and inspire the analytical work of junior members in the team
● Collaborate with internal Technology partners and Data Engineering function to best
leverage Visa’s internal technology platforms, data, and the broader Visa ecosystem to
support our clients’ technical data needs
● Manage workload for self and any direct reports, providing prioritization guidance for
project flow to improve process efficiency
● Manage and grow talent within the team
● Develop, share, and build global best practices and knowledge management within the team
● Socialize innovative ideas and approaches that are scalable and have market demand
● Champion internal requirements around Model Risk Management, Visa Analytics Rules,

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market standing is maintained

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