Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management at Visa

Foster City, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Preferred: 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or related field
  • Strong understanding of ERM and ORM methodologies, including risk appetite, scoring, mitigation, and acceptance
  • Hands-on experience applying risk management standards (COSO, PFMIs, OCC guidance)
  • Prior experience in a second line of defense role providing oversight and driving risk maturity
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in the payments industry or financial services
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., IBM OpenPages) and experience leveraging GenAI in risk management
  • Strong analytical and data management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of Visa’s ERM Foundation, including Policy, Risk Appetite Framework, and ERM methodologies aligned with industry best practices (COSO, OCC guidance, PFMIs)
  • Perform ERM capability assessments and self-assessments to inform strategic priorities for Corporate Risk
  • Drive digitization and automation of risk processes, including enhancements to Visa’s GRC platform for enterprise risks and KRIs
  • Conduct external scans and maintain a repository of emerging risk management standards, regulatory guidance, and best practices
  • Support strategic initiatives in emerging risk areas such as Climate Risk and AI Governance
  • Manage the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process for Global Substantive Compliance Areas (SCA) and newly acquired entities
  • Partner with process owners to identify risks, challenge control effectiveness, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Monitor risk profiles through Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and other tools to enable early identification of trends
  • Provide training to program owners on operational risk concepts and lead workshops to embed risk awareness
  • Prepare reports, memos, and presentations for Senior Management and Governance Committees
  • Ensure readiness for regulatory exams, internal audits, and external reviews related to ERM and ORM frameworks
  • Maintain global inventory of risks, controls, and mitigation plans to proactively identify adverse trends
  • Champion risk culture by building partnerships across the organization and delivering training sessions
  • Maintain and execute the annual corporate risk training calendar, including “train-the-trainer” programs for global/regional risk teams

Skills

ERM
Risk Governance
COSO
RCSA
KRIs
GRC Platform
Risk Appetite Framework
Operational Risk Management
Climate Risk
AI Governance
Risk Assessment

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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