Talent.com
Director US Merchant Risk Engagements
Director US Merchant Risk EngagementsVisa • Austin, Texas, USA
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Director US Merchant Risk Engagements

Director US Merchant Risk Engagements

Visa • Austin, Texas, USA
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

The North America Risk Team is responsible for maintaining trust in the Visa brand championing security in the industry and differentiating Visa in the eyes of clients and key stakeholders. The Director - US Merchant Risk Engagements will serve as a trusted advisor in the NA Risk Team by providing risk intelligence to guide internal business partners clients and ecosystem participants in the secure reliable and trusted growth of digital payments. This position will be responsible for partnering with key strategic Merchants to execute risk roadmaps that accelerate secure business growth. Additional responsibilities may be aligned to this role as Visas strategy evolves to secure the ecosystem and meet the needs of our customers.

Specific responsibilities for this role include :

  • Develop a strategic vision and plan for how Risk should engage with Merchants to optimize impact in collaboration with partners in the account teams and Value-Added-Services
  • Conduct regular risk engagement sessions with Merchants to evaluate risk performance produce insights analyses and data-based recommendations to improve client performance boost growth drive understanding of client issues and provide strategic guidance for client priorities across the product categories and segments
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the Issuing and Acceptance Risk teams to ensure a true One Visa mindset
  • Partner with peers in other functional areas (e.g. Sales Analytics Marketing Risk and Identity Solutions Client Services DPS and others) to execute initiatives by leveraging the breadth and depth of Visas resources
  • Identify opportunities to promote & support client adoption of Visa risk products and solutions
  • Provide client support relating to emerging / immediate fraud trends
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the payment ecosystem and advance risk management best practices
  • Build new scalable solutions toolkits and best practice documents including reports presentations education materials and other written artifacts to present Visas analysis and guidance

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications :

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors 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 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 10 years of relevant work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters / MBA / JD / MD) or 5 years relevant work experience with a PhD including 4 years in engaging and advising payment acceptors to adopt risk management best practices that accelerate the sound growth of their payment business
  • 5 or more years directly investigating or administrating fraud prevention systems and programs in the merchant industry CFE or equivalent
  • Expert understanding of how merchants and acquirers mitigate fraud and dispute risks
  • Strong understanding of the payment ecosystem the different players that comprise Visas client base the data that flows through the network and the impact that stability and growth play in the future of payments
  • Understanding of payments risk associated with merchant acceptance environments including both digital and physical merchants
  • Deep knowledge of the Merchant and Acceptance environments and the nuances of the incentives that influence them
  • Demonstrated understanding of how Risk contributes to brand and business growth
  • Established reputation for building peer-like relationships with senior client and partner leaders and being able to communicate and influence other teams. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of client leadership and possess the business acumen to understand the ROI associated with solution recommendations
  • Demonstrated thought leadership and the ability to think creatively to solve unstructured problems
  • Intellectually curious : finds stories in data asks the right questions and identifies game-changing insights that generate big impacts
  • Excellent communication storytelling and presentation skills
  • Proactive self-motivated and result-oriented with the ability to manage multiple initiatives at once in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment while demonstrating poise under pressure
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
  • Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and / or payment schemes including products & services business systems and processes and / or card acquiring experience
  • Technology mindset curious up to date with digital and AI trends and applications
  • Critical Competencies for Success :

  • Integrity and High Ethics : Our values and our brand mandate a total commitment to honesty and the highest standards of ethical behavior
  • Curiosity and Problem Solving : Visa seeks intellectually curious individuals who are committed and passionate about continual learning and who are driven to solve problems
  • Leadership : A commitment to be a strong leader is mandatory. Everyone at Visa is a Leader guided by our leadership principles
  • Teamwork : Teamwork and shared success are important to Visa given our complex ecosystem and the collaboration across functions clients and industry players that is required to address our challenges and opportunities
  • Additional Information :

    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 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 145100 to 222850 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 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.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Director Engagement • Austin, Texas, USA

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Director, Risk Bearing Provider Sales

    Director, Risk Bearing Provider Sales

    Austin Staffing • Austin, TX, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Director Of Risk Bearing Provider Sales.Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data,...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours] • [promoted] • [new]
    Fraud Strategy and Solutions Director

    Fraud Strategy and Solutions Director

    Ally • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings.We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, frie...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director

    Director

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    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 t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director, Energy Market Operations Market Analysis & Risk Management

    Director, Energy Market Operations Market Analysis & Risk Management

    City of Austin • Austin, Texas, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    At the City of Austin we are more than just an employerwe are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nations most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment a...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Sr. Director, B2B Payment Product Solutions

    Sr. Director, B2B Payment Product Solutions

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    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 t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director, Risk Platform Product Management

    Director, Risk Platform Product Management

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    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 t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Risk Strategy Manager (Money Movement & Payment Risk)

    Risk Strategy Manager (Money Movement & Payment Risk)

    Rippling • Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
    [job_card.full_time]
    Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance.It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and co...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
    Sales Director US

    Sales Director US

    MBR Partners • Austin, TX, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    The company is a mid-sized data-center and telecommunications software vendor to streamline business operations with global presence. Their portfolio includes business software solutions such as ERP...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director, Product Engagement

    Director, Product Engagement

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.permanent]
    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 t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Credit Strategy Director

    Credit Strategy Director

    Varo • Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
    [job_card.full_time]
    Varo is an entirely new kind of bank.All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. Varo Bank, the first all-digital national bank, is seeking a c...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
    Risk Strategy Manager

    Risk Strategy Manager

    Rippling • Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
    [job_card.full_time]
    Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance.It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and co...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
    Finance Director - Product & Technology

    Finance Director - Product & Technology

    ESO • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    ESO is a fast-paced data, technology, and research company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Senior Director, Strategic B2B and Commercial Card Payments

    Senior Director, Strategic B2B and Commercial Card Payments

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    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 t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Sr Director Analyst, Risk Strategy for CIOs in Financial Services, Remote-Us, Remote-EMEA

    Sr Director Analyst, Risk Strategy for CIOs in Financial Services, Remote-Us, Remote-EMEA

    Gartner • Austin, TX, United States
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    Senior Director, Analyst - Risk Strategy for CIOs in Financial Services, Remote-US, Remote-EMEA.Gartner is looking for a Senior Research Director, Analyst to provide insight to CIOs in the Financia...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Market Risk Partner

    Market Risk Partner

    Highmark Health • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    This job supports the Underwriting department and applies actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions, including insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analys...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Sr. Product Risk Manager

    Sr. Product Risk Manager

    Visa • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    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 t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Finance Director - Sales & Marketing

    Finance Director - Sales & Marketing

    ESO • Austin, TX, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    ESO is a fast-paced data, technology, and research company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Credit Risk Director

    Credit Risk Director

    Varo • Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
    [job_card.full_time]
    Varo is an entirely new kind of bank.All digital, mission-driven, FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. Varo Bank, the first all-digital national bank, is seeking a p...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]