CEMEA VCS Strategy and Business Planning Sales Analyst

Visa; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is looking for a proactive individual to support VCS strategy execution in a collaborative role. This position involves analyzing market trends, managing sales pipelines, and executing logistics for leadership meetings. The ideal candidate has a proven analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong customer-centric approach. A Bachelor’s or advanced degree and experience in a global company are preferred. The role is hybrid, with office days to be confirmed by the Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience.
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in relevant field.
• Experience in a global company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support VCS go-to-market initiatives and analyze market trends.
• Manage sales pipeline and provide updates to leadership.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and team events.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer-centric mindset

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree (e.g. Master's, MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

The Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) team is a world‑class commercial organization experiencing high double‑digit growth as we expand into new payment flows and continue to grow our core card solutions. VCS works closely with Financial Institutions and Fintechs to bring payment solutions and associated services that meet the needs of Small Businesses, Growth Corporates, Large Enterprises, Multinationals and Governments around the world.

Job Description

This is a new position in the CEMEA VCS BPO team to provide support on all internal and external initiatives. The role will help drive the VCS strategy execution and sales operations for VCS function in CEMEA. The role will collaborate with key members of the CEMEA VCS Leadership and extended team and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have a strong analytical mindset, be structured and detail‑oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Operations Support

• Support VCS go‑to‑market initiatives that drive overall function growth
• Scan market trends and provide insights on impact to our VCS strategy and key initiatives. Extract Visa data points from internal Visa data sources such as GBI and OpCerts and analyze to identify relevant insights
• Track sales pipeline and sales targets in sales tools such as Microsoft Dynamics against the targets. Share regular executive updates with VCS LT and relevant stakeholders
• Support in sales incentive plans tracking for sales and account management teams
• Support the leadership team on ad‑hoc projects and track open issues to closure to improve VCS performance. Support assignments as needed such as employee rewards programs and updates of functional org charts and mailing lists
• Drive the execution of the annual Global Client Engagement Survey (GCES) to capture client feedback and coordinate corrective actions
• Support in coordinating business decisions around investments, expense control and business optimization

Meetings and Events

• Manage calendar of weekly VCS leadership team meetings including setting, proposing agenda, scheduling meetings and booking conference rooms
• Coordinate and create materials for key cadences such as regional and global MBRs, QBRs, All‑staff, Global and CEMEA LT sessions and client councils and forums
• Plan, coordinate and fully execute logistics for team and leadership meetings and events. Organize key staff events such as All‑Staff meetings and bi‑annual reviews
• Coordinate conference and meeting room setups, order catering and make logistical arrangements

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with key leaders to ensure timely delivery of their commitments and manage agendas for key meetings
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships with all levels of management, employees and outside clients

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• Minimum of 3 years work experience preferably in a global company
• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in relevant field with strong academic profile
• Diversity of thought and experience – continually seeks new perspectives and feedback, takes an inclusive approach and engages diverse points of view
• High levels of learning agility with a real interest in the fintech ecosystem and technology and digital‑first approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a strong customer‑centric mindset. Self‑starter capable of working with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and experience handling highly confidential information with a focus on adding value and assisting the team
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work efficiently and maintain strong attention to detail; excellent judgment in setting priorities and ability to work with a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime