Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

The role will lead a dedicated team of strategy professionals assigned to critical business priorities. It reports to the VP of Strategy & Business Transformation team for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (AuNZPI). Core responsibilities include research, commercial analysis, and investment planning. Time spent on these areas will shift based on business needs. The Sr. Director will oversee all strategy projects (e.g., P&L growth plans, innovation rollout, regulatory engagement, go-to-market strategies) and ensure the AuNZPI Group Country Manager is equipped with data, insights, and strategic direction to meet corporate objectives.

Strong candidates are versatile team-players who learn fast, have high EQ and IQ, and carry a demonstrated record of driving workstreams through to successful outcomes.

What we expect of you day-to-day:

• Shape and execute the strategic agenda for the organization, directly shaping business priorities and resource allocation to achieve measurable growth and transformation

• Lead the design and delivery of complex, multi-year programs that drive operational efficiency, market expansion, and innovation

• Develop and present high-impact business cases and strategic recommendations to executive leadership, securing buy-in for critical investments and change programs

• Mentor and manage strategy professionals, building a high-performing team culture and ensuring capability development across the function

• Establish and maintain influential relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and industry partners / clients

• Monitor and interpret market, regulatory, and competitive trends, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and adjusting strategy to maintain a leadership position

• Represent the organization in industry forums and regulatory engagement, enhancing Visa’s corporate reputation and driving thought leadership on sector-wide issues

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

Qualifications

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record of leading large-scale strategy projects in complex environments
• Exceptional analytical acumen, with mastery of financial modelling, market analysis, and strategic planning
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, adept at engaging senior executives
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, navigating diverse interests and building consensus at the highest levels
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams, cultivating future leaders and driving organizational performance
• High degree of adaptability, commercial awareness, and emotional intelligence

What we are looking for:

• Time spent in management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking
• Experience in and/or significant exposure to the payments industry preferred

Additional Information

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.