Senior Director, Global Advisory & Data Sustainability Practise Lead

Job Description And Responsibilities

• Build and grow advisory and data engagements with clients across the ecosystem, focusing on sustainable solutions for consumers, clients, and merchants.
• Shape the practice strategy supporting Visa’s clients in offering sustainable options and enhancing their ESG strategies.
• Lead interactions and collaborations with key stakeholders within Visa, including Account Executives, Advisory, Data, VMS, and VGS teams.
• Manage pipeline development for sustainable solutions, including pricing, offerings, and use cases.
• Conduct market research in partnership with Visa clients to understand needs and inform practice development.
• Engage with regional VCA leads and client teams to develop value propositions and meet client needs.
• Drive sales targets and client retention across payment models and government sectors.
• Create a practice roadmap with KPIs to measure success aligned with Visa’s goals.
• Support other VSS and VGS areas to achieve overall targets.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days in the office weekly, based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree or 10+ years with an advanced degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD, PhD).
• Senior industry experience, ideally 10+ years in business strategy, consulting, or business development.
• Deep passion and understanding of sustainability.
• Knowledge of the payments and banking industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration at all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional environments, with a track record of innovation and decision-making.
• Experience in driving market opportunities and developing client-centered solutions.
• Experience managing practice roadmaps and growth strategies.
• Flexible leadership style, adaptable to new demands.
• Ability to analyze market research and act decisively.
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

Additional Information

Visa is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Visa also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with EEOC guidelines and local laws.