Sr. Director, NA Product Strategic Initiatives
Tink
Product
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 229k-400,900 / year + Equity
Posted on May 1, 2026
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 05-28-2026
Job Description
The Sr. Director will be a critical member of Visa’s NA Product & Solutions Strategic Initiatives team, which is responsible for evaluating and driving strategic, cross-product, and new product opportunities as well as resolving complex issues.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity and leading a cross-functional team to successful outcomes. He or she must be able to quickly build relationships across all levels, understand how to swiftly determine needed course(s) of action, and know how to motivate a diverse set of stakeholders to act cohesively and productively in executing on the course of action.
The Sr. Director Will
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
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 Experience in and/or significant exposure to the payments industry Equal love of and ability to set a sound strategy as to be responsible for its successful execution Aptitude for ramping up quickly across novel projects with little oversight and/or precedent Capacity to lead beyond tenure, including teams of senior stakeholders Ability to independently structure, lead and execute complex projects and processes, with proven leadership success over a wide variety of functional business problems and stakeholders Ability to discern the key pieces of information and needed next steps from a wide range of opinions and data points to keep moving a project forward Superior analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as attention to detail Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior managers and external business partners Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a peer with functional and regional leaders within Visa Self-starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities
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.
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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 05-28-2026
Job Description
The Sr. Director will be a critical member of Visa’s NA Product & Solutions Strategic Initiatives team, which is responsible for evaluating and driving strategic, cross-product, and new product opportunities as well as resolving complex issues.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity and leading a cross-functional team to successful outcomes. He or she must be able to quickly build relationships across all levels, understand how to swiftly determine needed course(s) of action, and know how to motivate a diverse set of stakeholders to act cohesively and productively in executing on the course of action.
The Sr. Director Will
- Lead one or more strategic initiatives including setting the strategic vision, developing a detailed plan with concrete goals and milestones, building a cross-functional project team, and successfully executing on that plan
- Distill ambiguous, pressing problems or opportunities into clear, cross-functional plans of action and management across multiple potential scenarios
- Drive rigorous, fact based, quantitative and qualitative analysis to support recommendations or potential scenarios, ensuring strategic and financial soundness and alignment
- Build out and execute on unique, creative and impactful solutions in collaboration with cross-functional partners
- Build strong relationships with product and cross-functional partners and make sure partners remain effective and on task
- Develop clear and concise communications at both a project team and an executive level
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
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 Experience in and/or significant exposure to the payments industry Equal love of and ability to set a sound strategy as to be responsible for its successful execution Aptitude for ramping up quickly across novel projects with little oversight and/or precedent Capacity to lead beyond tenure, including teams of senior stakeholders Ability to independently structure, lead and execute complex projects and processes, with proven leadership success over a wide variety of functional business problems and stakeholders Ability to discern the key pieces of information and needed next steps from a wide range of opinions and data points to keep moving a project forward Superior analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as attention to detail Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior managers and external business partners Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a peer with functional and regional leaders within Visa Self-starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities
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.
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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.