# VISA CONSULTING AND ANALYTICS (VCA) Drive client success with a team of trusted experts Our payments consulting expertise, economic intelligence and breadth of data allows us to identify actionable insights, make recommendations and provide implementation support to help clients make better business decisions and scale operations. ## An award-winning workplace Visa is named to Newsweek's "America’s Greatest Workplaces in Professional Services, 2025" in the business consulting subcategory for exceptional consulting and analytics services — one of only 11 companies to receive a five-star rating. The award reflects VCA's commitment to a strong corporate culture, with a devoted team that’s at the forefront of excellence, innovation, and leadership in payments. * * * ## Thinking about a career in payments consulting? Learn why you should consider working with us, what we look for in a successful candidate and some common consulting myths. ### Why being a consultant is different at Visa ### Why choose Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) ### Successful candidate attributes ## Exploring life and careers at VCA From consultants and alumni to interns, new joiners, and volunteers - hear real stories from our teammates around the world. - ## Get a glimpse at a day-in-the-life of a Visa consultant As part of our Women in Consulting series, Yosra El Balamony, Client Consulting Manager, invites viewers to follow her typical day at VCA to inspire the next generation of collaborators. - Hear from four former teammates on how working at VCA helped propel their careers. - Hear from five VCA interns sharing their takeaways from their summer internships. - Hear from five recently hired teammates on their developing impressions of VCA. - Hear from five VCA teammates who used company-sponsored time to volunteer in their communities. - Hear from five VCA consultants around the globe on what their typical day looks like. ## Preparing for an interview with our team Our hiring process helps us welcome the best talent. Here are a few interview preparation pointers to take out some of the guesswork. ### Practice problem solving Brush up on analytical skills, logical reasoning and business judgment. How you break down complex problems into manageable parts is key. Familiarize yourself with the payments industry and with situations involving revenue and expense drivers in card portfolios. ### Develop a structured thinking approach Expect to reason through a problem with limited data by participating in case studies. These hypothetical scenarios invite you to analyze a problem, identify key issues, develop a strategy, and present a solution. Practice structuring your thoughts in a clear, logical way and presenting them effectively. ### Prepare for behavioral questions Be ready to answer questions about your leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution and communication skills in alignment with the Visa Leadership Principles. ## Explore the many roles behind our Visa Consulting and Analytics team Join us in one of many different capacities as we continue to grow and advance our vision and mission as a united “One Visa” team. ### Consultant From an analyst to a senior director, you have expertise in strategy, portfolio management, digital and risk. As a consultant, you get to work with experts in the payments industry. ### Data Engineer / Data Scientist You are an expert in statistics, advanced analytics and machine learning—working with access to insights from VisaNet, one of the largest payment networks in the world. ### UX Designer You help make products, services and technologies usable, enjoyable and accessible to all users by creating optimal user experiences. ### VCA Implementation Services (VIS) You help Visa clients plan, manage and execute strategic business processes and programs. You also ideate, develop and oversee the delivery of services. ### VCA Intern You aspire to be a consultant, data scientist, or UX designer. You’ll work with experienced professionals and the most advanced technology in the industry. ### Testimonials ### Pierrick Vabre, Senior Project Manager, VCA Implementation Services, Europe “Leadership encourages internal mobility and rotation programs, giving way to learning and networking opportunities. It benefits curious folks like me who love a challenge.” ### Lubna Akhtar, Senior Director, Asia Pacific “New cases of deep learning are emerging all the time. It’s exciting to be able to apply these techniques to solve business problems.” ### Carla Serra, Director, Digital, Latin America and the Caribbean “The best part of working in VCA is being part of a talented, growing global team that collaborates cross-functionally. I learn something new from my colleagues every day.” ### Eduardo Munoz, Director, VCA CEMEA “One of the valuable experiences of being in Visa is our multicultural philosophy, where I have taken advantage of learning from different cultures to help me grow - not only as a professional but as a human being.” ### Janice Lee, Director, VCA North America, Risk Practice “Visa offers extensive internal and external learning opportunities that encourage teammates to develop new capabilities and to apply existing skills in new and creative ways.” ### Basma Berti, Vice President, CEMEA “VCA’s success is directly linked to our clients’ successes - when they grow, we grow, and this is a primary objective. This is why we depend on data-driven insights.” ## Global benefits our people love Explore a few reasons why we value our people and the work that they do. ### Workplace flexibility We provide a family-friendly work environment with many hybrid roles for better work-life balance when you need it most. As for paid time off and holidays, our offerings are competitive with leading companies in your area. ### Growth mindset For early careers, we provide mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders. Anyone can participate in continuous learning with 50+ training modules for VCA teams through Visa University. Also, 130+ VCA alumni work throughout Visa. ### Innovation focus Work on emerging technologies and gain opportunities to design new products. It contributes to why we were named to Forbes Most Admired Companies and how we have become the global payments technology company we are today.