Full-Time

Director – Visa Network Defense Strategy

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Visa

Visa

10,001+ employees

Global digital payment network provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Expert

Ashburn, VA, USA

Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Strong understanding of the payments process, potential attack vectors, network security, digital forensics, and security operations.
  • Experienced in understanding and defining requirements to build analytics and automation to enable the program to continue to scale.
  • Serve as a Global Risk Subject Matter subject matter expert on various fraud schemes, payments, and technical expertise with payment response codes in the authorization process.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for Visa Network Defense, ensuring alignment with the Payment Systems Intelligence department's goals.
  • Create and manage detailed roadmaps and program management plans to ensure timely and effective rollout.
  • Lead and manage a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve program objectives.
  • Drive the program's development, continuously enhancing and adding features and capabilities to meet evolving needs.
  • Collaborate with various cross-functional teams across the organization to ensure cohesive and seamless integration of the Visa Network Defense.
  • Stay current with changes and trends in the payments space, particularly regarding payment systems, fraud prevention, and cyber trends.
  • Define functional and operational metrics to show both KPIs and KRIs for the program.
Desired Qualifications
  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within the payments systems or cybersecurity industry.
  • Strong understanding of payment systems, fraud prevention methods, intelligence, analytics.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic plans, roadmaps, and business cases.
  • Excellent program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with analytics tools, Splunk, SQL, and python.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to stay abreast of industry trends and incorporate them into strategic planning and program development.
  • Background in intelligence, intelligence gathering, and leveraging intelligence in analytics.
  • Advanced degree
  • Experience with global program rollouts and management.
  • Knowledge of upcoming changes and trends in the payments space.

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.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$55.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • 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.

What critics are saying

  • 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.

What makes Visa unique

  • 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).

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