Sr. Manager, Risk Consulting

Sr. Manager, Risk Consulting

Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) is the externally-facing strategy consulting group of Visa. We draw on our expertise in strategy consulting, data analytics, and pragmatic industry experience to develop fact-based recommendations to improve client performance. Our clients span the continuum of companies that participate in the payment card industry, including financial institutions, merchants, fintechs, acquirers, and payment processors.

The VCA Risk Practice advises Visa clients and ecosystem partners on core risk management areas for card portfolio management, including originations strategies, underwriting, fraud, authorizations, disputes, credit line management, and managed services relating to fraud. The selected candidate will primarily focus on fraud managed services that enable clients to improve their fraud risk performance and gain operating efficiencies, and will create new engagement archetypes with a focus on Sponsor Banks.

As the Senior Manager, VCA Risk Practice, you will be part of one of the fastest-growing segments of VCA. You will be a key member of the team that focuses on the intersection of Risk Practice and Managed Services.

As the Senior Manager, VCA Risk Practice, you will be part of one of the fastest-growing segments of VCA. In this role, you will lead initiatives at the intersection of Risk Practice, Managed Services, and the evolving sponsor bank ecosystem.

You will be responsible for supporting :

• Achievement of quarterly and annual revenue targets and related operational responsibilities (e.g., pipeline reporting, crafting client-facing collateral, writing proposals, and collaborating with delivery teams).
• Developing, pricing, selling, and overseeing the delivery of consulting engagements tailored to sponsor banks. These engagements may include identifying new use cases for sponsor bank expansion, developing risk frameworks, and advising on best practices.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with Visa's standards and client expectations.

You will serve as a strategic point of contact for active engagements. You are energized by the opportunity to drive growth through thought leadership and consultative selling.

Essential Functions :

Core Behaviors :

Consultative Selling :

Solution Delivery :

Sponsor Bank Expertise :

Customer Centricity :

Industry Knowledge :

Executive Communications and Reporting :

Applicants should be self-motivated and highly energized. Successful team members are detail-oriented individuals who deliver strategic thought leadership, problem diagnostics, and high-impact solutions grounded in recent and relevant industry expertise. Candidates must be able to develop enduring, strategic relationships with internal and external clients and across the Visa organization.

This is an individual contributor role with the potential for people leadership responsibilities based on team growth and individual performance.

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

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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 127,400 to 195,750 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.