Director, Business Strategy & Operations at Visa

Bogota, Colombia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, FinTech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 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
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in leading and delivering enterprise transformation initiatives
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance customer experience

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders, including SVP-level Executive Sponsors for assigned initiatives to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that align with the organization’s vision and business objectives
  • Lead cross-functional teams to execute key initiatives and workstreams
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities to enhance operational and client-facing capabilities across products, services, and solutions relevant to assigned initiatives
  • Lead global cross-functional teams to accelerate outcomes through innovative strategies, process improvements, automation, and adoption of advanced technologies
  • Accountable for the execution of assigned initiatives, ensuring alignment with the vision and success outcomes
  • Establish detailed plans, monitor, and report on the execution of initiatives
  • Manage key risks and dependencies to ensure initiative success
  • Liaise across stakeholders to maintain alignment and keep initiatives on track
  • Ensure stakeholder readiness and manage the transition to Business-As-Usual (BAU) after initiative completion
  • Drive the adoption of digital tools, data, automation, and AI to optimize models and processes supporting assigned initiatives
  • Collaborate with Technology and other relevant departments to ensure successful integration of new systems and platforms
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of assigned initiatives
  • Monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the progress and impact of strategic initiatives
  • Focus on value realization by tracking and reporting on measurable impacts of the assigned initiatives’ objectives
  • Ensure initiatives deliver end-to-end visibility and traceability from initial engagement to value delivery, enabled by a standardized, consistent data architecture

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Program Management
Change Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Cross-Functional Teams
Process Improvement
Automation
Governance
Execution
Transformation

Visa

Global digital payment network provider

About Visa

Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Risks

CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.

Differentiation

Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Upsides

Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.

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