Director Risk consulting Visa Consulting AnalyticsCEMEA

Visa; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visa Consulting and Analytics Director to spearhead risk consulting projects. This role is pivotal in optimizing payment business performance, focusing on the CISSE region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management within financial services, coupled with strong client engagement and problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality consulting services, ensuring clients receive exceptional support. If you're passionate about driving strategic change and enhancing client relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

International exposure

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management and analytics.
• Strong consulting skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the sales pipeline for Risk consulting.
• Deliver risk consulting projects and ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytics

Client Engagement

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Knowledge of Russian language is mandatory for this position

The Visa Consulting and Analytics Director will sell and deliver risk consulting projects to Visa's key clients, helping to optimize their payment business performance and ensuring that Visa remains their preferred brand and a trusted business and marketing partner.

Principle Responsibilities / Key Results Area

This position is crucial for developing and scaling the Risk practice within Visa Consulting & Analytics, with a specific focus on the CISSE region. The Risk advisory practice assists Visa's clients in Fraud Risk and Credit Risk areas, aiming to help clients grow their payments and banking businesses with sustainable risk management.

The person will report jointly to the Head of Risk Consulting at Visa Consulting & Analytics CEMEA and work closely with the Head of Visa Consulting & Analytics in the CISSE region.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage the sales pipeline for Risk consulting: Execute revenue targets and identify opportunities for consulting assignments with top clients using Visa and external data analysis.
• Develop project pitches and proposals in coordination with Account Executives, Visa Consulting & Analytics teams, and the Head of Risk Service Line in the CEMEA region.

Deliver risk consulting projects: Resolve complex strategic problems, supervise project delivery, manage internal and external teams, and ensure quality delivery.

• Manage project teams and work collaboratively with other Visa groups to ensure a seamless client experience.

Participate in the development of the Risk Service line by contributing to new consulting offerings, white papers, and thought leadership pieces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's preferred but not required.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with minimal guidance.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in risk management and analytics within financial services, consulting, or banking sectors.
• Deep exposure to credit and operational/fraud risk management in consumer and SME payments and banking.
• Experience in management/strategy consulting is highly desirable.
• Strong consulting and client engagement skills, problem-solving abilities, and credibility with clients and teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; knowledge of Russian is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for data synthesis and presentation.
• Superior project management skills, with experience managing large client projects.
• Previous experience in CISSE markets is preferred.

Languages Skills: Knowledge of Russian language is mandatory for this position.

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours due to international calls across different time zones.
• Visa is an EEO employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Work Details

• Remote Work: No
• Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Compliance Management, Customer Retention, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Extensive Knowledge, Account Management, Front Office, Telephone Calls, Needs Analysis, Cold Calls, Business Relationships, Customer Complaints, Sales Goals, Sales Process, New Clients

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1