Director, Finance Data Strategy and Governance

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.

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The Revenue Reporting Platform Lead will be accountable for directing the transformation of data from various source systems to the reporting tools, GARP and GEAR. This position ensures that data architecture and models adhere to enterprise standards, facilitating seamless data integration and accessibility. The Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize data solutions that support business objectives and drive data-driven decision-making.

This pivotal role within the Data Strategy and Governance is responsible for implementing the organization's data management strategy and operations. Responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility while driving data governance initiatives.  

Key Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of data extraction, transformation, and solving loading (ETL) processes
• Proficiency in data modeling, database design, and data warehousing
• Expertise in data integration tools and technologies, with familiarity with financial reporting regulations and standards
• Ability to maintain and improve Data Quality, ensure adherence to Data Governance guidelines, and provide metadata management services
• Competence in designing and implementing data solutions that meet business requirements and facilitate data-driven decision-making
• In-depth understanding of available data and the capability to conduct database management and data queries
• Superior mathematical skills for analyzing data and providing meaningful insights for decision-making purposes
• Advanced skills in data analytics, encompassing descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, diagnostic analytics, and problem- abilities to find beneficial solutions for the organization
• Experience in developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures
• Understanding of data quality standards and practices to ensure accurate and reliable data

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Integration: Oversee the integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring data quality and accuracy
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and enhance data processes and systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Compliance and Security: Ensure data solutions comply with regulatory requirements and data security standards
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, and IT teams to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data processes, architectures, and models
• Data Quality: Establish and maintain data quality standards, ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely data across the organization
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, analytics, and business units, to ensure data management practices support organizational goals
• Data Integration: Manage data integration processes to ensure seamless data flow between systems and applications
• Reporting: Partner with the Reporting COE as needed to support the creation of ad-hoc or proof-of-concept reports
• Production Support: Ensure all processes are followed for monthly reporting, and data is available based on established SLA. Analyze potential issues and identify solutions to meet user needs

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Basic Qualifications

10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

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 153,600 to 247,600 USD per year, 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.