Head of Merchant Data Platform & Partner Enablement

Visa; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments technology company is looking for an experienced leader to drive regional strategy for its Merchant Data Platform across Asia Pacific, CEMEA, and Europe. You will oversee critical data management processes ensuring high-quality data for merchants. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, a strong background in data strategy and governance, and excellent leadership abilities. The hybrid role offers opportunities for collaboration across various teams and focuses on leveraging data to enhance business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience with a bachelor's degree; or 8 years with an advanced degree; or 3 years with a PhD.
• 12+ years in an analytical field such as data science or finance.
• 5 years leading data management functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the regional strategy for the Merchant Data Platform.
• Lead data acquisition efforts for high-quality data.
• Implement best practices for data management.

Skills

Data strategy governance

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/MBA/JD/MD

PhD

Tools

Data management tools

AI technologies

Cloud technologies

Job description

A global payments technology company is looking for an experienced leader to drive regional strategy for its Merchant Data Platform across Asia Pacific, CEMEA, and Europe. You will oversee critical data management processes ensuring high-quality data for merchants. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, a strong background in data strategy and governance, and excellent leadership abilities. The hybrid role offers opportunities for collaboration across various teams and focuses on leveraging data to enhance business outcomes.