Director of Risk
AlpacaSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Financial Services, FinTechIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or postgraduate degree/MBA in Business Administration, Technology, Law, or Economics
- Deep knowledge of the payments industry and the major trends affecting stakeholders, including regulatory, market environment, competitive landscape, and technology
- 12+ years of payment experience, specifically in engaging and advising clients to adopt risk management best practices (fraud prevention, cybersecurity, credit risk, regulatory risk, operational risk, etc.) to accelerate sound growth of their payment business
- Previous experience in managing direct staff and coordinating multi-functional teams to execute in-market risk functions, programs, and initiatives
- Demonstrated success in setting and successfully implementing strategies (inferred from incomplete qualification)
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with Key Clients on risk-oriented topics, providing guidance and support for world-class risk mitigation and fraud prevention
- Leverage VisaNet capabilities and Risk Solutions to protect businesses in Mexico
- Interact with internal teams to provide insights and recommendations protecting Visa and clients from risks in CP and CNP channels, as well as regulatory, operational, settlement, and other payments-related risks
- Report directly to Visa’s Regional Risk Officer and interact with the Group Country Manager and Leadership Team across functional areas
- Manage Fraud Prevention Strategy Advisory
- Provide Fraud Prevention Oversight
- Conduct Clients’ Risk Assessments/NBIAs
- Lead Strategic Projects involving Risk topics and/or counterparts at clients
- Serve as Steward of the Market’s Security Roadmap
- Act as Local liaison for all risk Functional Areas: Enterprise Risk Management, Credit Settlement Risk, Risk & Regulatory Governance, Payment Fraud Disruption, Ecosystem Risk, Crisis Management – Incident Commander
- Partner with Mexico’s Business teams from key Clients to optimize their fraud and authorization performance
- Engage clients and educate them on the most recent risk management best practices and technical controls
- Collaborate with internal teams to create safer processes and payment flows for clients, leveraging VisaNet and advising on security processes
Skills
Risk Management
Fraud Prevention
VisaNet
Risk Solutions
Client Relationship Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Payments Industry
CP Channels
CNP Channels
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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