Acquiring Advisory Director — AI-Driven Growth Leader

Visa; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa invites a Consulting Director to lead the Acquiring Advisory practice across CEMEA, shaping strategy and delivering AI-enabled advisory to grow client value. You will work with Visa’s global consulting network and Value-Added Services to embed solutions and create scalable offerings across the region.

You will mentor teams, manage complex engagements, and drive excellence in research, benchmarking, and client outcomes, ensuring Visa remains a top advisor in acquiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; Master's preferred.
• Deep expertise in payments acquiring and merchant solutions.
• Experience with consulting for banks/acquirers, processors, or card schemes.
• Strong facilitation, training delivery, and client engagement skills.
• High-end analytical, PowerPoint and Excel skills; credible with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Acquiring Advisory growth across CEMEA as senior SME.
• Review, expand and growth opportunities for acquirers, processors and PayFacs.
• Lead consulting engagements and deliver strategic solutions for client targets.
• Mentor colleagues and codify best practices into reusable assets.
• Push AI adoption across the practice and integrate AI tools into research and deliverables.

Skills

AI fluency

PowerPoint skills

Excel skills

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Financial acumen

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Visa invites a Consulting Director to lead the Acquiring Advisory practice across CEMEA, shaping strategy and delivering AI-enabled advisory to grow client value. You will work with Visa’s global consulting network and Value-Added Services to embed solutions and create scalable offerings across the region.

You will mentor teams, manage complex engagements, and drive excellence in research, benchmarking, and client outcomes, ensuring Visa remains a top advisor in acquiring.