Manager, Risk Strategy and Operations

Team Summary

Reporting to the Asia Pacific Regional Risk Officer (AP RRO), the AP Corporate and Regional Risk Services (CRRS) team is responsible for:

• Driving general Risk Strategy for AP and supporting the effectiveness of the in-market Heads of Risk
• Protecting Visa as the 2nd line of Defense by proactively governing corporate risks, frameworks and supervisory regulatory requirements, and
• Managing risk for the Global Issuing and Acquiring clients

What a Manager, Risk Strategy and Operations does at Visa

As a pivotal figure within the AP Risk Hub team, the Risk Strategy and Operations manager reports directly to the VP CRRS. They will spearhead crucial strategic initiatives, risk analytics, business planning, and general risk operations, including managing the annual AP Risk Executive Council, one of Visa Asia Pacific's top three annual senior client events.

This role is ideal for a motivated, independent individual who is deeply analytical and is dedicated to driving results that best support the business and the AP Risk team. They will collaborate with the regional risk teams, cross-functional partners in the AP market support center, Global Risk teams, and the Risk Leadership team in AP.

Specifically, on Risk Strategy, they will:

• Collaborate with the AP RRO and the VP CRRS to establish strategic priorities for AP Risk
• Manage strategic initiatives to enhance the security and integrity of the AP payment system
• Support the development of a forward-thinking communication plan for AP Risk ensuring Visa maintains the thought leader in the Risk Payments space

Specifically on Risk Operations, they will:

• Oversee key operational processes such as Executive Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), Annual Planning, and the Risk Operating Plan
• Partner with the global and hub analytics partners to create and manage Risk MIS dashboards enabling client fraud performance management
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Client Services, Products, Value Added Services, and Visa Consulting to ensure alignment and achievement of Risk related objectives
• Project manage the annual flagship AP Risk Executive Council event in close collaboration with the Events and Corporate Communications teams
• Lead internal AP Risk events such as Townhalls and periodic AP Risk staff offsites

Why this is important to Visa:

Visa owns the most recognizable global brand in the financial services industry. With new and diverse players entering the payments ecosystem, constant innovation and increased government intervention, the industry is becoming highly complex with the risks landscape evolving quickly. 

The dynamic nature of the Risk ecosystem has necessitated increased client, regulator and stakeholder demand for Visa's expanded role in ecosystem protection. Meeting this demand calls for strategic planning, data analysis, and implementation to sufficiently prepare the AP Risk team to handle these substantial threats. This role is crucial in enabling the wider AP Risk team to focus on their primary responsibilities

What you will need:
We are looking for an experienced individual with a curiosity about payments, who is results-driven, and client focused. As a candidate you should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, ideally within Payments, Banking or Consulting organizations
• Works with a sense of urgency, and deliver under tight deadlines
• Possesses a proactive approach and will do what it takes in order to move a project forward
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Superb verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comfortably discuss and present executive-level materials
• Comfortable working independently within a complex and often ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with multiple stakeholders to accomplish initiatives

What will also help:

• 2-5 years of experience in a Strategy and Operations role or strong Payments experience
• Deep proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint is a strong advantage

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.