Vice President, Global Security & Safety Operations

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 Vice President of Operations - Global Security & Safety (VP Ops, GSS) will lead and oversee the operational delivery of Visa's global security and safety strategy, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and brand across all regions. This role will directly oversee the Regional Heads of Security for North America, Visa Europe, Latin America & Caribbean (LAC), Central Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA), and Asia Pacific (AP) . In addition, the VP Ops will oversee and manage all Visa Special Events security operations to ensure safe, compliant, and seamless execution globally.

The VP Ops will be a senior leader within the Global Security & Safety (GSS) team, responsible for operational excellence, risk mitigation, compliance, and cultivating a strong, proactive security culture worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Global Security Operations Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all Regional Heads of Security, ensuring alignment with Visa's global security and safety standards.
• Oversee the implementation of security programs covering Health & Safety, Electronic Security Systems, Guarding, Physical Countermeasures, Event Security, Executive Protection, Travel Safety, Kidnap Preparedness, and Workforce Protection .
• Ensure a consistent approach to site security surveys, risk assessments, compliance programs, and incident response across all regions.
• Drive operational readiness and resilience globally, ensuring all security systems and personnel meet performance requirements.
• Lead the global coordination of emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity operations.

Visa Special Events Security

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Vendor & Budget Oversight

Team Leadership & Development

External Engagement

Key Competencies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters / MBA / JD / MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements : This position requires travel5-10% 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 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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 254,500 - 397,700 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.