Mexico Risk & Fraud Strategy Director

Visa; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa seeks a Senior Director of Risk for Mexico, based in City of Mexico, to lead risk and fraud prevention for key clients. You will guide cross-functional teams, provide risk insights, and align security roadmaps with regional leadership, ensuring robust protection across CP and CNP channels.

The role requires extensive payments risk expertise, strong client relationships, and the ability to drive strategic programs with global teammates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of work experience, or an Advanced Degree with 8+ years, or a PhD with 3+ years.
• Deep knowledge of payments industry, risk management, and fraud controls.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide fraud prevention strategy advisory and oversight for Mexico.
• Manage risk assessments and client engagements to mitigate risk.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and risk-related programs in-market.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve security, processes and payments flows.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

People management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Masters/MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Job description

Visa seeks a Senior Director of Risk for Mexico, based in City of Mexico, to lead risk and fraud prevention for key clients. You will guide cross-functional teams, provide risk insights, and align security roadmaps with regional leadership, ensuring robust protection across CP and CNP channels.

The role requires extensive payments risk expertise, strong client relationships, and the ability to drive strategic programs with global teammates.