Sales Specialist Director – Open Finance at Visa

Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Preferred: 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field
  • Preferred: 10+ years of experience in financial services or fintech, with at least 5 years in sales leadership
  • Preferred: Proven track record of selling payment or Open Finance solutions in Brazil
  • Preferred: Strong understanding of Pix, payment initiation, and Open Finance infrastructure
  • Preferred: Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Preferred: Familiarity with BACEN regulations and Open Finance APIs
  • Preferred: Established network within the financial ecosystem (banks, PSPs, fintechs)
  • Preferred: Multilingual (Portuguese and English required; Spanish is a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Develop deep subject matter expertise in Visa Conecta’s Open Finance APIs and payment initiation flows
  • Conduct hands-on testing, product analysis, and integration simulations to support client engagements
  • Stay current with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Open Finance Brazil), Pix infrastructure, and Visa’s evolving product suite
  • Support RFPs, solution demonstrations, whiteboarding sessions, and feasibility assessments
  • Translate business requirements into solutions aligned with Visa Conecta’s capabilities
  • Collaborate with sales to drive net-new and upsell opportunities across strategic accounts
  • Ensure timely and successful go-live of payment initiation services, contributing to in-year revenue and transaction volume
  • Provide post-sales technical support and optimization guidance
  • Work with product, engineering, legal, and compliance teams to align client needs with Visa’s Open Finance roadmap
  • Participate in beta programs and strategic initiatives to launch new features and services
  • Deliver client training sessions (virtual or in-person) on Visa Conecta’s products and integration models
  • Produce clear, client-facing documentation for business and technical stakeholders

Skills

Visa Conecta
Open Finance APIs
Payment Initiation
Pix
API Integration
RFPs
Solution Design
Technical Consultancy
Regulatory Frameworks
Sales Enablement

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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