Sr. Director, Global Products Strategic Initiatives at Visa

Foster City, California, United States

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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

  • 12 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
  • Preferred: 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
  • Ability to travel 5-10% of the time
  • Ability to work in an office setting, including sitting/standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and operating standard office equipment such as telephones and computers
  • Work hours vary upon the needs of the department
  • Hybrid position with expectation of days in the office confirmed by Hiring Manager (on-site location type)

Responsibilities

  • Own execution of Visa’s Global Product Drop including identifying products to feature, creating product narratives, building product demos & coordinating across Product, Events, Comms, Marketing and Design
  • Lead high impact strategy projects and initiatives across GP&I, such as Visa’s affluent strategy, and ecommerce roadmap
  • Structure and solve business problems, collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders across regions and functions to advance initiatives and ensure alignment
  • Inform the development of unique, creative, and impactful products and solutions by integrating insights across Visa’s functional resources
  • Develop rigorous, data-backed, quantitative and qualitative analyses to ensure strategic and financial soundness of decisions and recommendations
  • Build strong relationships across product, regional, and cross-functional teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

StrategyOperationsProduct ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject LeadershipBusiness Problem SolvingEcommerceProduct RoadmappingCross-functional CollaborationProduct DemosMarketing Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is a hybrid position with an on-site location type, and the expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

What are the experience requirements for this role?

Basic qualifications include 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, at least 10 years with an Advanced degree, or a minimum of 5 years with a PhD. Preferred qualifications are 15 or more years with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years with an Advanced Degree.

What travel is required for this position?

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

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Candidates with 15+ years of experience (or 12+ with an advanced degree) and a track record in strategy, operations, cross-functional collaboration, and leading high-impact projects in payments or products stand out, given the role's focus on strategic initiatives in consumer payments.

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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