Vice President, Global Security & Safety Operations

Vice President, Global Security & Safety Operations

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 : 15 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD). 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or related fields, with significant multi-region / global operational oversight. Proven track record of managing senior security leaders and delivering complex, high-profile security programs. Expertise in physical security systems, health & safety compliance, event security, and crisis management. Strong business and financial acumen, with experience managing global vendor contracts and multi-million-dollar budgets. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-cultural teams and operate effectively in a global matrix organization. Certifications in relevant security and safety domains (CPP, PSP, CISSP, NFPA, PCI, First Aid / CPR / AED, etc.) preferred. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.