Director

Director 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 44901 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 Hybrid work $160,500 - $257,000 a year - Full-time Visa U.S.A. Inc. 1,189 reviews $160,500 - $257,000 a year - Full-time 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 06-05-2026 Job Description Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) drives tangible, impactful and financial results for Visa's network clients, including both financial services and merchants. Drawing on our expertise in strategy consulting, data analytics, brand management, marketing, operational and macroeconomics, Visa Consulting and Analytics solves the most strategic problems for our clients. The NA Consulting Practice within VCA provides consulting and solution services for Visa's issuers in the United States. We apply deep expertise in the banking, payments & analytics industry to provide impactful to assist clients with their key business priorities, drive growth and improve profitability. The VCA team provides a comprehensive range of consulting services to deliver solutions that address unique challenges in areas such as improving profitability, strategic growth, customer experience, digital payments and managing risk. The VCA team is looking for a Director to join our Nationals segment and play a role in developing high impact projects for Visa's clients in the North America region. The potential candidate will be responsible for delivering and implementing projects and solutions with US Financial Institutions / Issuing Banks as well as supporting sales activities. This person will develop initiatives to promote sustainable and profitable growth, thereby ensuring that Visa is both the preferred brand and unique business partner.

Specific responsibilities include:

Proactively engage with Visa internal teams in regular strategic & planning discussions. In partnership with leadership and delivery teams, support client pursuit activities by preparing presentations, statements of work (SOWs), and other pre-sales materials. Lead consulting project work, which involves: Playing a leadership role on project work to identify required timelines, resources, SME's, etc. to align with key elements as defined in a Business Initiative Addendum/Statement of Work. Developing frameworks, approaches, solutions and recommendations that effectively and efficiently address the most impactful opportunities and challenges. Build solutions and actionable insights that will help clients to grow their portfolios and customer engagement in their core business. Partner with peers in other functional areas (marketing, implementation services, risk, innovation, data science) and across teams to execute projects in ways that leverage the breadth and depth of Visa's resources. Produce insights, analyses and recommendations to improve client performance, boost growth, drive understanding of client issues and provide strategic guidance for client priorities across the verticals and segments. Ability to effectively manipulate and analyze large data sets (industry and Visa) to determine meanings insights and recommendations for clients. Build new scalable solutions, toolkits, best practice documents and consulting approach that can be applied across VCA practice This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications 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 Preferred 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 Relevant experience at large management consulting firm or US Financial Institution Payments/Financial Services experience Strong Analytical/Quantitative Background Experience working with financial indicators to measure business performance. Significant focus on impacting ROI Self-motivated, results oriented individual with the ability to handle numerous projects concurrently Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/ or payment schemes, including products & services, business systems and processes, marketing initiatives and card issuing experience Excellent communication, story-telling and presentation skills Team player Technology mindset, curious, up-to-date with digital trends and applications Incumbents applying for the role should be self-motivated, highly energized, detail-oriented individuals who will deliver strategic thought leadership, problem diagnostics and high impact solutions to clients support the growth and performance. Candidates must be able to develop enduring, strategic relationships with internal and external clients and across the Visa organization. The ideal candidate will be able to juggle multiple tasks, have demonstrated experience closing sales, and understand the debit/credit payments space and nuances within the National client segment. This is a people manager role, reporting into a Senior Director within VCA. Open to considering other Visa office locations with the right experience. Incumbents applying for the role should be self-motivated, highly energized, detail-oriented individuals who will deliver strategic thought leadership, problem diagnostics and high impact solutions to support the growth and performance. Candidates must be able to develop enduring, strategic relationships with internal and external clients and across the Visa organization. The ideal candidate will be able to juggle multiple tasks, have demonstrated experience supporting sales, and understand the debit/credit payments space and nuances within the Nationals client segment. This is an individual contributor role reporting into a Senior Director within VCA. Open to considering other Visa office locations with the right experience. U.S. Applicants Only The estimated salary range for this position is $160,500.00 to $ 257,000.00 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.