Sr. Director, North America Strategy at Visa

San Francisco, California, United States

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

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
  • Preferred: 8 or more years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking or equivalent
  • Preferred: Experience in and/or significant exposure to the payments industry
  • Ability to independently lead and manage several projects with multiple workstreams, with proven leadership success over a wide variety of functional business problems
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, attention to detail and ability to structure and analyze sophisticated financial modeling
  • Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior stakeholders and external business partners
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid role (on-site three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
  • Ability to travel 5-10% of the time
  • Ability to sit/stand at a desk, communicate in person/by telephone, and operate standard office equipment

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex projects / initiatives to tackle toughest strategic challenges within the North America region
  • Manage high-performing, cross-functional teams
  • Develop rigorous, fact-based, quantitative analysis to support recommendations. Ensure strategic and financial soundness and alignment for any recommendations
  • Work closely with cross-functional and regional management teams on strategic projects, bringing timely and useful insight and analytical support
  • Develop clear and concise executive level communications. Communicate recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional staff and management in a clear, concise and impactful way
  • Provide continuous coaching and training to strategy teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Strategic PlanningQuantitative AnalysisFinancial ModelingCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive CommunicationTeam ManagementProject LeadershipFact-Based Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is a hybrid position where employees are expected to work from the office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). It was initially listed as On-site but clarified as hybrid.

What experience is required for this role?

Basic qualifications include 12+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years with an Advanced degree, with preferred experience of 15+ years or more depending on education level.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities of the Sr. Director role?

Key responsibilities include leading complex strategic projects, managing cross-functional teams, developing rigorous quantitative analysis, working with management teams, communicating recommendations to executives, and coaching strategy teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have 8+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking, experience in the payments industry, and the ability to lead multiple projects with superior analytical and problem-solving skills.

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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