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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Team Summary

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) drives tangible, impactful and financial results for Visa's clients, including card issuers, acquirers, and merchants. Drawing on our expertise in strategy consulting, data analytics, brand management, marketing, operational and macroeconomics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients.

The VCA team within Korea provides a comprehensive range of consulting services and solutions to our clients in Korea, that address unique challenges in areas such as strategic growth, profitability, risk management and digital strategy.

What a Research Assistant does at Visa:

Visa is seeking two highly motivated Research Assistants to join our dynamic team for a fixed term of three months. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in supporting Visa’s strategic initiatives by conducting extensive desktop research, providing analytical support, and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the payments industry.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive desktop research to support Visa’s projects and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the analysis of data and trends to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with team members to support the delivery of project objectives and revenue targets.
• Contribute to the development of presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Visa Consulting and Analytics team with ad-hoc tasks and projects.

This is a fixed-term role lasting for 3 months, working for 5 days per week.

Basic Qualifications
-Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
-Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
-Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Proficient in Business English, both verbal and written communication.
-Demonstrated interest in the payments industry and financial services.

Preferred Qualifications
-Internship experience in management or business consulting project engagements with relevant industry experience in financial services and payment, or in issuers (card companies)
-Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
-Always curious and up-to-date with digital and consumer trends
-Self-motivated, results oriented individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks concurrently

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.