What is Visa Consulting & Analytics

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) is Visa's consulting division, serving Visa's clients (including card issuers, acquirers, and merchants) and solving their strategic problems focused on improving performance and profitability.  Drawing on our expertise in strategy consulting, payments, data analytics, marketing, operational and macroeconomics, VCA drives high impact and tangible financial results.

Typical projects may include:

• How does a financial institution increase market share in consumer credit cards?
• How should a credit card issuer use emerging technology to acquire the best customers?
• How does a financial institution grow their credit card portfolio while mitigating credit risk?
• How does a financial institution optimise their product offering?

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of client proposals and project plans, identifying dependencies, roles and responsibilities, scope and deliverables
• Prepare project materials including interview guides, data requirements, concepts, frameworks
• Collecting and analyse inputs such as client information, data, processes, policies, competitive and environmental information
• Conduct industry research, drawing on Visa and partner resources as well as colleagues to identify global best practices and distil insights relevant to the client problem at hand
• Create, develop and maintain models, contribute to IP creation and standardised VCA offerings 
• Continuously build knowledge, surface new insights, and contribute to thought leadership pieces 
• Identify solutions and recommendations that address client objectives and result in performance improvement
• Create compelling presentations to illustrate findings, ideas, recommendations within consulting engagements and more broadly

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our team in a critical role with profile to senior leaders and decision makers. Be in a position where your insights and recommendations will have direct impact on large scale commodity purchasing decisions and production strategy across the entire Coke and Iron business!

 As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

Our Coke and Iron business comprises of a BlueScope operated shipping berth (located within Port Kembla harbour) for the discharge of raw materials, several raw materials handling areas and large-scale production units (Sinter Plant, Coke Plant, Blast Furnace).  These processes are integral to our operations and one of the first steps in creating quality steel and world class steel products. 

This role is central to the movement of raw materials across our production units, working closely with key production unit stakeholders to make collaborative decisions on product movements and production schedules.  You don’t need to be someone who has in depth knowledge of the steel making process, you’ll be mentored by an experienced and supportive team who are invested in seeing you succeed.    What are we looking for in this role? Someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a process, with a willingness to learn and develop into a subject matter expert, being called upon by a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation for expertise and specialist advice.  

In our environment, the solution may not always be easily at hand, we may look to you to provide a way forward and as someone who enjoys identifying new opportunities and exploring creative solutions, you’ll find this both exciting and rewarding!   

What Will You Do?

Being a valued member of an operations team in an industrial manufacturing setting, you’ll:

• collaborate with departments and other key stakeholders to ensure raw materials supply and production needs meets demand forecast
• Support commodities procurement and operations personnel with production forecasting, yield and inventory management including reporting
• identify and resolve any issues with plant logistics capabilities with the potential to impact production schedules
• play a key role in a raw materials inventory management, materials tracking, and production forecast systems upgrade project, working with stakeholders to develop and implement a standardised tool across the business
• investigate ways to optimise processes which may include reduction in working capital through data analysis and stakeholder engagement
• improve yield and production performance through enhancements and upgrading reporting systems 

More About You

As someone who has a passion for understanding complex processes and relies on data to make quality decisions in a dynamic production environment you’ll bring:

• demonstrated depth and knowledge of managing inventory at high volume and high value in a manufacturing environment  
• strong analytical skills and expert understanding of using various forms of data, including experience with relevant query and reporting tools
• a strong sense of accountability and commitment to getting the best outcome for our business and high flexibility to adapt to changing forecast needs
• a proactive approach to decision making – able to balance details with the big picture and ‘make a call’
• a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, supply chain, business, engineering, information systems)

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Sunday 29th September 2024.   

The Game Changers:

At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families.

AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Product Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the further development and optimization of our PayID and International Payments Service (IPS) products, ensuring that it meets the continuous needs of our users and aligns with our company’s strategic goals.

As a Product Analyst for PayID and IPS, you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing data, interpreting market research, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, payment operations, fraud management and marketing teams. Your insights will help inform product enhancements and support decision-making processes. You will utilize data visualization tools to communicate findings effectively and will be involved in developing metrics to measure the product's performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving sector, where you can make a tangible impact on the success of PayID and IPS products.

Additionally, you will have the chance to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive user adoption. If you are passionate about product analysis and have a keen interest in payment technologies, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of digital payments and being a key player in our product development journey.

Primary Accountabilities, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyse, and interpret data related to PayID and IPS usage, user behaviour, and market trends.
• Analyse Participant banks’ feedback to better understand business and operational impacts of the products in market.
• Understand the operational and lower-level technical aspects of the products to determine if the application of operational processes is fit for purpose.
• Develop and maintain key metrics and dashboards to track product performance and present insightful reports to stakeholders.
• Determine ways to improve performance through guidance, rule changes and best practices to ensure industry alignment.
• Analyse market research to inform product strategy and initiatives.
• Apply abstract reasoning to complex problems and devise creative solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, payment operations and commercial to align product development with business goals.
• Create and maintain an up-to-date product backlog.
• Assist in prioritising features and enhancements based on user feedback and analytics.

Key Competencies and Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Data Analysis, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a product analyst or a similar role in the payments or fintech industry.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of payment technologies and digital payment systems.
• Exposure in product management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with user experience (UX) research methods and tools is a plus.

What’s Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavour to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.

• Full-time ongoing position, within a diverse and supportive team environment
• Based at our Head Office in Ringwood, with flexible working conditions available
• Increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Are you passionate about developing bespoke solutions to enhance finance processes?
Do you love data wrangling and solving complex problems?

Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!  The finance team is seeking a finance system analyst that can leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency.  In collaboration with the Finance Business Partner and Finance Accounting teams, you will drive continuous improvement in finance processes in a diverse and changing environment.

As a finance data specialist, you will have the opportunity to focus on designing, building, and validating system solutions to optimise our Finance processes. This will include analysing and maintaining the accuracy of data, producing reports and dashboards, and overseeing our finance systems (NAV, ExpenseMe) and finance datamarts (Jedox), ensuring their continuous enhancement, availability, and accurate master data maintenance. 

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Sophie Pearce - Manager - Financial Insights at [email protected]
Please note: We will not be accepting recruitment agency candidates at this point in time.

About you
Our ideal candidate will have extensive demonstrated technical experience combined with broad finance experience in finance processes, financial structures and reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sharp attention to detail as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently to identify and solve system and data issues to achieve finance outcomes.
• Data cleansing and wrangling skills including knowledge and understanding of database structures, relationships/joins and queries including exposure to ETL tools.
• Solid understanding of the relationships between operational systems and the finance system.
• Provide technical support to finance staff.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and projects (Finance, IT, HR etc).
• Experience in creation of complex budget and forecast models.
• Understanding and experience in SQL and other scripting is highly desirable.
• Experience in implementation of finance systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of OLAP tools (Jedox, TM1 etc), MS Nav and ExpenseMe Pro is desirable.

We have a great opportunity to work within a fast moving, collaborative People and Culture Team where you will use and apply expertise in People and Culture policy, processes, administration, and systems to support our business. As a P&C Operations Analyst you will be providing administrative support to the employee life cycle, including on-boarding, off-boarding, HRIS management, contract management reporting and compliance, amongst other tasks.

You will also support a range of other P&C processes including remuneration and benefits, acquisitions, system implementations and have the opportunity to participate in a range of different projects and committees across the business.

Responsibilities

• Excellent communication and internal network building skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing information in a professional, discreet and confidential manner.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package, including Word, Excel, Outlook and experience working with HR technology platforms such as SAP Success Factors and HROnboard
• Experience working in a reactive, deadline driven environment and team
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience within a people and culture administrative role, ideally with experience in writing employment contracts and employment-related correspondence, confirmation of employment, HRIS management (organisation changes, salary, performance review), maintaining employee files and management of a shared mailbox (acting as a first point of contact for people and culture enquiries, escalating to the greater People and Culture team where necessary)
• Previous experience in generating reports and dashboards and performing analysis on the data
• Previous experience working in a People and Culture role where you have been involved in the provision of advice and support to a business area is ideal
• Previous experience in interpreting and understanding Enterprise Agreements and/or Awards