Director, Consumer Payments Strategic Analytics at Visa, US - Foster City, CA

Director, Consumer Payments Strategic Analytics at Visa in US - Foster City, CA. Full-time. $219,100 to $350,800 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 11-30-2026
Job Description

Visa’s Global Data and AI team is seeking a Director, Consumer Payments Strategic Analytics to lead the analytics agenda supporting Visa’s Global Consumer Payments business. This is a senior individual contributor role with no formal direct reports, suited to a technically accomplished, business-minded analytics leader who sets direction through expertise and influence while remaining deeply engaged in hands-on execution.
The Director will own the strategic analytics roadmap for Consumer Payments, shaping priorities and selecting analytical methods and AI capabilities in partnership with business and analytics leaders. The role will lead complex projects and cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, personally develop analyses, code, and models, and build scalable data products and self-service capabilities. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Consumer Payments leaders, translating insights into decisions that improve business performance.
Success in the role will be measured by analytical excellence and business impact: better product choices, stronger portfolio performance, faster insight cycles, and a scalable analytics operating model that business partners can rely on. Coaching and mentoring junior and early-career colleagues is a core expectation, with regular opportunities to develop their technical judgment and guide their work through successful execution.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office. Expectations for these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Key Responsibilities
Analytics Strategy and Business Impact

Project Leadership and Mentorship

Advanced Analytics and AI Solutions

Executive communication and influence

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Information for US Applicants
For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $219,100.00 to $ 350,800.00 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.
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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.