Reporting to the Head of Global Card Products, the role-holder will be responsible for initiatives across three broad areas of responsibility:

Credit Expansion: working closely with Corporate Strategy, Regional Product partners and other key stakeholders across the business to build out Visa’s ‘Credit Expansion’ strategic imperative designed to expand Visa’s share of carded credit volumes globally and to build new solutions that address non-carded credit opportunities, to meet our targeted credit volumes per annum by 2030.

Strengthen Debit: again, partnering with Corporate Strategy and key Regional Product and functional stakeholders, develop and finalize Visa’s approach to protecting and expanding our debit & prepaid business within mature markets, and growing in other parts of the world, managing for competitive and regulatory threats to deliver net revenue targets by FY30

New Solution development & deployment: in line with these strategic initiatives and working closely with regional SMEs, technology teams and other key stakeholders, deliver new solutions and features to enhance Visa’s market competitiveness and overall core product utility.

The role-holder will lead a small global team of SMEs and will work closely with colleagues from across Visa’s global regions as well as with Global stakeholders to develop end-to-end consumer experiences that drive client preference for Visa as a strategic partner and make us an enabler of superior value propositions for digitally-enabled consumers.

The role-holder will be responsible for the identification, development, commercialization and launch of new ways to grow the consumer credit business as well as strengthening our debit franchise globally, as part of Visa’s 2030 corporate strategy.

You will need to be driven, highly collaborative and will be the key interface between the regional/in-market teams and Visa’s global teams to ensure our platforms drive product differentiation, consumer activation and engagement to expand issuance and drive usage.

As well as working with regional, client-facing teams, you will work closely with colleagues from different Product groups, along with Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Client Services, Finance, Pricing, Risk Legal and Compliance.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Basic Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

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

13 - 15+ years of experience and at least 8 – 10 years of experience in the payments industry, preferably in product development, product management & strategy

Experience in financial services, fintechs, retail and ecommerce will be an advantage

Proven experience in P&L ownership & sharp understanding of macroeconomics, consumer behavior, product operations, business processes

Established credentials in delivering product & business solutions and keen interest in payment technology & innovation

Understanding of network product, rules, technology & financial business models will be advantageous

Strategic thought leadership coupled with execution bias to drive initiatives and meet key result areas

Sound business acumen, analytical skills and keen understanding of new technology payments’ business models & profitability drivers

Understanding of Visa business and organization strongly preferred

Excellent direct & indirect team building & leadership skills; managing local & remote team members as well as “dotted line” / extended team members in global regions

Master’s degree in business, engineering or a related field

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

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

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 229,000.00 to 400,900.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.