Team Summary

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) is Visa's client-facing advisory division, serving Visa's clients (including card issuers, acquirers, merchants, others) and solving their strategic and execution problems linked to payments / money movement, customer experience, profitability, new business build, etc.

What a Senior Director, Head of VCA Thailand does at Visa:

As Head of VCA for Thailand, you will be leading and responsible for the Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) P&L in Thailand. In this role, you are expected to:

• Establish and cultivate relationship with Visa’s clients and partners – Banks / Issuers, Acquirers, and Merchants & Fintech firms, by partnering with clients on a range of strategic and execution linked topics
• Lead business development and execution of advisory engagements in Thailand
• Champion people leadership agenda for a fast-growing VCA team in Thailand
• Work cross-functionally with other Visa teams (such as Marketing, Product, VAS, etc.) to bring holistic solution to our clients
• Be the face of the franchise and establish credibility in the market

This role has dual reporting to the geo Head of VCA for SMT (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand) cluster, and to the Country Manager of Thailand.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

What you will need:

• The ideal candidate will have strong consulting experience in Thailand, is curious about the payments industry and is driven by delivering impact for clients.
• 15+ years of experience in top-tier FI / FS consulting in Thailand (currently at Principal or Associate Partner level or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects / transformation programs at large banks, with clear ability to deliver outcomes
• Knowledge of emerging trends in the local payment landscape including Fintech
• Strong client stakeholder management skills and communication skills
• Experience and proven ability to attract, hire and retain top talent
• The successful candidate must be able to speak fluently in Thai

What will also help:

• MBA or equivalent education, certifications and/or business background
• Understanding of cards P&L & key drivers, merchant acquiring, SME banking

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.