This Senior Manager position will support the Regulatory and Risk Governance -RRG- team on supervisor, regulatory risk management matters in the Southern Cone of Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LAC) region.
The objective of the role is to manage and oversee engagements with the relevant regulators on supervisory matters within the LAC region, primarily in Southern Cone, in close collaboration with Government Engagement, Legal and Compliance, in alignment with the LAC Supervisory Framework and consistent with the Global supervisory Engagement Model. This position will
serve as Risk Officer for Visa Chile Sociedad Administradora de Cámara de Compensación de Pagos de Bajo Valor S.A.., in Chile. (VC Money Move)
As such, the Sr. Manager will support the evolution and optimization of the Supervisory Framework in Southern Cone, managing consistently the increasing complexity of supervisory engagements (e.g. regulatory inquiries, reporting and requirements, license application, regulatory examinations or audits and establishment of risk frameworks) in key markets, as well as mature risk governance practices and build out capabilities to create insights on regulatory and supervisory topics for an effective business response that best serves the interest of Visa and our clients across LAC.
The Sr. Manager will support the execution of the regional framework for identifying, monitoring, and managing supervisory requirements, obligations and engagements, coordinating responses for regulatory reporting obligations and inquiries from regulators in Southern Cone.
The Sr. Manager will assist the RRG team with key department initiatives and ongoing efforts such as tracking, metrics, presentations and reporting to Senior Management.
This position will report to the LAC RRG Director and will be based in either in Chile.
Description and primary responsibilities
The Sr. Manager will assist in producing holistic support to enhance and optimize the supervision
framework in the region, through:
Ensure that regulatory requests are addressed in a timely and consistent manner.
Build-out metrics regarding trends and supervisory impact in Southern Cone to ensure an on-going measurement of goals and desirable outcomes from the different stakeholders.
Maintain a repository of information used to respond to regulatory inquiries or consultations.
Develop, deploy and maintain reporting and analytic solutions to streamline the regulatory reporting processes in LAC and in Southern Cone, leveraging the Global Risk Technology Transformation, which improve the effectiveness and efficiency to comply with regional regulatory reporting, and define a periodic testing to ensure accuracy on the information provided.
Support the implementation of regulatory frameworks to address proactively regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
Partner with business and functional teams to engage with government stakeholders, to foster sound conditions to operate across the region, obtain Visa operating licenses in key markets (as necessary), and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
Support other Corporate Risk initiatives including client regulatory support as needed.
Work closely with the LAC Supervisory Lead/RRG Senior Director and Supervisory Risk Leads in other subregions to drive a consistent approach for topics that are relevant across various regions.
Provide regular and ongoing reporting, metrics and information related to regulatory and supervisory management and assist with presentations and training materials.
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Legal or related fields
• 7+ years of relevant experience in one of the following functions: Corporate/Risk Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Regulatory Management, Legal or related areas
• Experience with regulator management (direct or indirect)
• Understanding of technology risk management.
• Understanding of current and emerging payment system regulation/supervision in countries in LAC or US
• Experience preparing/reviewing/delivering executive level communications
• Previous experience in coordinating multi-functional teams to execute in market risk functions, programs and initiatives
• Experience in payments/banking or related segments, or alternately, good understanding of payments business and associated risks
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Power Bi, Word and Outlook.
Success Factors/Desired Attributes
• Positive, proactive and solution oriented – a problem solver who finds ways to overcome
challenges and get things done
• Takes full ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Has initiative and driven to go beyond the minimum requirements, not a “check-the-box”
mentality
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives at once in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment,
while demonstrating grace under pressure and comfort with problem solving ambiguity
• Exercises good judgment
• Curiosity and Problem Solving: Visa seeks intellectually curious individuals who are
committed and passionate about continual learning and who are driven to solve problems.
• Organized and structured in thinking and approach to work
• Has great attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to adapt and deliver for different
audiences
• Works well with people of varying backgrounds, expertise levels and personalities
• Balance of strategic thinking and execution
• A team player
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.
