Project Analyst Intern - Summer 2026, Foster City

Job Description

Visa’s Internship Program provides an immersive, 12-week journey where you’ll work on impactful projects that drive Visa’s mission forward. As a Visa intern, you’ll build valuable connections across the organization, sharpen your communication and business acumen, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.

Throughout the program, you’ll have exclusive access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to deepen your expertise, expand your industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skillset. You won’t just be learning, you’ll be contributing, collaborating, and innovating every step of the way. In addition to professional development, you’ll enjoy a variety of intern social events that foster community, connection, and fun throughout the summer.

The experience culminates in an exciting final presentation, where you’ll showcase your project achievements, share key insights, and present your recommendations to Visa’s leaders and stakeholders. This is your chance to demonstrate your business impact, highlight your personal growth, and align your work with Visa’s vision for the future.

The Project Analyst Intern will support the Payment Products Development (PPD) team by contributing to project and program reporting as well as data analysis. This internship is ideal for candidates passionate about technology, analytics, and collaborative work. You will gain hands-on experience in project portfolio management, reporting frameworks, and cross-functional teamwork within a dynamic technical organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing project and program reports, including dashboards and executive summaries, to provide visibility on project status and performance to key stakeholders.
• Support data collection, extraction, and transformation from various source systems to present meaningful insights for management decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Technology, Finance, and business leads, to gather input and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of reporting processes and governance practices to drive compliance and efficiency.
• Participate in regular team meetings, briefings, and stakeholder communications to support project delivery and team engagement.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop and execute skills in business analytics, reporting, and data visualization using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Gain exposure to project management methodologies and portfolio governance in a technology-driven environment.
• Build professional communication skills for technical and business audiences.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree, graduating December 2026 – August 2027
• Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications that demonstrate professional judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Interest in technology, analytics, and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and assignments.

Additional Information

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $30 to $35/hr which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Work Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.