Sr. Product Analyst, Risk Management

Visa Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Analyst to join their AI Governance and Product Operations team. This hybrid role is pivotal in supporting model risk governance and enhancing client success for a dynamic portfolio of payment fraud risk model products. You will collaborate with product managers and data science teams to streamline processes and coordinate model governance activities. Your expertise will help shape strategies to address key challenges, ensuring excellent client service and effective communication. If you are passionate about risk management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience or advanced degree.
• Strong risk management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain model risk governance communications.
• Act as a point of contact in client-facing meetings.
• Streamline model documentation and performance reporting.

Skills

Risk Management

Payment Industry Experience

Model Risk Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Job description

The Product Analyst is part of the AI Governance and Product Operations team and will support model risk governance and client success efforts for a high-impact, fast-growing portfolio of payment fraud risk model products. The role involves identifying, shaping, and executing strategies to address key model risk governance and client success challenges.

The analyst will collaborate with product managers, data science, and frontline partners to streamline processes, coordinate model governance activities between Visa and its clients, and support activities with regional and enterprise risk management teams. The role also includes representing Data Products and Solutions in client meetings concerning governance and client success.

Essential Functions

1. Create and maintain model risk governance communications, including support for model implementation and release schedules.
2. Ensure proper documentation, review, and maintenance of model governance records, supporting continuous process improvements.
3. Act as a point of contact in client-facing and internal meetings on governance and client success topics.
4. Gather and communicate business requirements for custom data or report requests, providing regular updates.
5. Respond to client inquiries related to model risk governance and documentation.
6. Maintain FAQs repositories for governance questions.
7. Streamline model documentation and performance reporting for clients.
8. Coordinate with various business units to deliver excellent client service.
9. Provide project updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

This position is hybrid, with in-office days to be confirmed by the hiring manager.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or no experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years with a Bachelor's, 4+ years with an advanced degree, or up to 3 years with a PhD. Strong risk management skills, payment industry experience, model risk management expertise, excellent communication, collaboration skills, creative problem-solving, leadership, experience with external partners, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. An advanced degree is desirable.

Additional Details

Work hours vary based on department needs. Travel is expected 5-10%. The role is performed in an office setting, requiring standard office equipment operation. Visa is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of various protected statuses. Salary range for US applicants is approximately $124,700 to $180,650 annually, with potential bonuses and benefits.