Project Coordinator/Economist

Associate Business Analyst

Economic and Business Analysis Group

Job Scope

This role is an individual contributor with a primary focus on execution. This position is at an emerging professional level and solves a range of problems and analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. This position receives a moderate level of guidance and supervision. The scope of work is project focused including project origination and coordination of economic and related topics (70%) along with administrative support to the department head (30%).

Responsibilities

• Support senior members of the Visa Business and Economic Insights department on projects relating to the economy and the payments industry

• Create and develop methods to forecast, track and communicate performance and industry drivers (economic data such as retail sales, and unemployment) using existing sources of data

• Identify additional sources of data that would aid in analyses

• Prepare and maintain department economic presentations

• Responsible for the preparation of executive insights

• Administer key department functions (approximately 30% of time)

• Review/edit/modify department documents to ensure consistency

• Create advanced PowerPoint presentations and other publications to support the group

• Manage department global budget, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor relationships

• Book/manage staff training events (in person, Webex)

• Produce/validate/distribute executive briefing materials

• Provide executive support to Chief Economist including managing calendar, meetings, travel and expenses

• Bachelors degree in economics required for solid foundation of economic fundamentals and relationships; equivalent professional experience (3-5 years) will be considered

• Two years economic business experience preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor

• Ability to understand and translate macroeconomic events and trends to the payments industry

• Use of PC-based econometric models (eViews) a plus including the ability to update existing models

• Ability to identify and build the required fact base to support project work, including leveraging a wide variety of internal and external sources 

• Eagerness to work in joint teams with personnel of all levels to accomplish project objectives

• A professional demeanor, effective phone manner and strong oral and written communications skills are critical

• Customer service focused and ability to work collaboratively with others

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work with a strong attention to detail

• Must be proactive & solution oriented, looking for ways to add value and assist the team

• Ability to coordinate internal and external resources

• Highly proficient on all Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Advanced level PowerPoint required

• Commitment to continuous learning 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.