Senior Director, Visa Consulting & Analytics Strategy & Operations

Company: Visa UK
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Director, Visa Consulting & Analytics Strategy & Operations As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers. You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays. Job Description and Responsibilities The Senior--Director will lead a team of talented professionals and play a leadership role partnering with our team of experienced professionals who develop and deliver high impact projects for Visa's largest FI partners. We are looking for motivated, analytic individuals who will deliver strategic thought leadership, problem diagnostics and high impact solutions to help manage and expand VCA. The incumbent must be able to develop enduring, strategic relationships within VCA and across the Visa organization. This role includes ownership of the development and building of the VCA North America operations function (E.g., pipeline management, financial forecasting, staffing, and other operational/profitability analyses) The location is flexible for this role with a preference for Ashburn, VA, Wilmington, DE, Charlotte, NC, San Francisco, CA--or New York, NY.-- Specific responsibilities include:

• Proactively engage with clients and Visa client leadership in
  regular strategic & planning discussions; cultivate and manage a pipeline
  of work with clients
• Develop frameworks, approaches, solutions and recommendations that
  effectively and efficiently address the most impactful opportunities and
  challenges.
• Partner with peers in other functional areas (e.g., marketing,
  analytics, risk, innovation) and across global regional teams to execute
  projects in ways that leverage the breadth and depth of Visa's resources
• Produce insights and analyses to improve client performance,
  drive understanding of client issues and provide strategic guidance for client
  priorities across the payment P&L
• Where employee is a subject matter expert, provide knowledge
  sharing, coaching and training across functional teams and/or regions Qualifications Basic Qualifications 12 years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree; 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD); or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications We are looking for individuals with deep payment and consulting expertise to provide analysis and strategic thinking to shape the services we deliver to clients, lead consulting engagements and develop actionable and scalable insights and solutions.
  • Substantial problem solving ability with strategic focus on
    impacting ROI
  • Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated intellectual and
    analytical rigor.
  • Self-motivated, results oriented individual with the ability to
    handle numerous projects concurrently
  • Executive Presence including excellent communication and
    presentation skills, written and verbal and ability to communicate at all
    levels within large organizations.
  • Demonstrated leadership, managerial and collaboration capabilities, particularly with those who are not direct reports as may be found in a matrixed organization
  • Experience in managing teams in execution of projects and career mentorship.
  • Holds self and others accountable for measurable high quality, timely and effective results. Displays a strong commitment to organizational success
  • Ability to identify key strategic issues and to generate and deliver creative and innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.
  • Experience in several key issuer business areas, such as portfolio management, marketing, product management, operations, risk management, for both credit and debit cards
  • Understanding of card issuers' P&L and critical factors in driving profitability
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives Other requirements:
    • Minimum of 14 years of progressively more responsible business experience in management consulting, credit card management, or related field
    • BA/BS required. MBA preferred. Ideal candidate will have payments and consulting experience.
    • Excellent communication, story-telling and presentation skills. Additional Information *THIS POSITION DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP/IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE EEO Statement: 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. Travel Requirements:
      • This position requires the incumbent to travel for work--25% 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, and reach with hands and arms. Work Hours Incumbent must make themselves available during core business hours.

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