Executive Talent Acquisition Research Consultant

VISA WORLDWIDE PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology payments company is seeking an Executive Research Manager in Singapore. This pivotal role involves leading executive search research, market mapping, and talent profiling to support the company's growth. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in executive search, with the ability to manage complex projects and engage effectively with senior stakeholders. This position also requires a growth mindset, confidentiality, and in-depth industry knowledge. Be part of an influential team that shapes leadership appointments globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive search and talent research, including project management.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-market research projects.
• Skilled in handling sensitive information related to executive hiring.
• Demonstrated success in implementing research frameworks and improving outcomes.
• Strong capability to translate market data into actionable insights.
• Understanding of fintech, digital, technology, and consumer sectors.
• Exceptional ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Adept at cultivating networks with executive-level talent.
• Intellectually curious and welcomes challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead Executive Search research, market mapping, and talent profiling.
• Develop relationships and act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers.
• Conduct proactive sourcing initiatives based on industry expertise.
• Prepare impactful Executive Search reports and market analyses.
• Ensure compliance with governance and prepare the necessary materials.
• Support insightful market research to aid hiring strategies.
• Develop Visa's position in Asia Pacific as a leading tech payments organization.
• Ensure candidates from various channels are tracked and followed through.
• Innovate and support collaboration across different cultural contexts.

Skills

Executive Search Expertise

Global Project Leadership

Confidentiality & Integrity

Process Optimization & Best Practices

Analytical & Business Acumen

Industry Knowledge

Influential Communication

Relationship Building

Growth mindset

Job description

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.

Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Team Summary

The Executive Talent Acquisition (ETA) team at Visa plays a strategic role in shaping the company’s leadership pipeline and driving its long-term vision. This team manages full-cycle executive recruitment globally, from sourcing and market mapping to candidate assessment and onboarding, ensuring Visa hires the right leaders to support Visa’s growth.

What an Executive Research Manager does at Visa:

• Lead on all Executive Search research, market mapping, talent profiling and analysis relating to Executive-level positions in Asia Pacific.
• Develop relationships internally and act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and other executives on talent and market intelligence, industry trends, candidate qualification, and compensation benchmarking.
• Conduct proactive pipelining and sourcing initiatives based on industry expertise and relationships, as well as global market research and mapping, to complement and help drive Visa’s ambitious goals.
• Prepare Executive Search style reports, documents and market analysis on talent intelligence and location strategy that is impactful and compelling to a leadership audience with a clear focus on simplicity.
• Ensure all executive hires meet companywide governance and compliance deadlines and proactively ensure materials are prepared ahead of time for team / client updates and review.
• Support briefings and bring insightful market research to search calibration of candidates that will add value to the Executive Talent Acquisition strategic agenda. Proactively identify key industry issues that will affect hiring managers and senior leadership teams in the regions.
• Help develop Visa’s position in Asia Pacific as a leading technology payments organisation that is the “go-to” destination for exceptional talent. Stay abreast of all major industry, legislative and regulatory initiatives and alert the Global Executive Talent Acquisition team to talent and market trends
• Ensure that candidates from all acquisition channels (referrals, direct sourcing, internal etc…) are developed and followed through, tracking information on the company’s Applicant Tracking System, Smart Recruiters.
• Bring new ways of working to the global team. Think creatively about information sharing, collaboration opportunities and how to support one another across different time zones and cultural differences. Be a leader in your field of interest and help the team design new engagement models that will further enhance the team’s internal and external brand.

Why this is important to Visa

The role of Executive Research Manager is critical to Visa’s executive talent acquisition strategy because it serves as the backbone for informed, strategic hiring decisions. This position drives comprehensive market mapping, talent profiling, and competitor analysis, ensuring Visa identifies and attracts exceptional leadership talent across global markets. By delivering actionable insights and maintaining a robust pipeline of diverse candidates, the Executive Research Manager enables the team to anticipate business needs and align leadership appointments with Visa’s long-term growth objectives. Beyond research, the role fosters collaboration with recruiters and senior stakeholders, providing intelligence that shapes succession planning and strengthens Visa’s position as a premier destination for top-tier executive talent.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Executive Search Expertise – 8+ years in executive search and talent research, including project management.
• Global Project Leadership – Proven ability to manage complex, multi-market research projects in fast-paced environments.
• Confidentiality & Integrity – Skilled in handling sensitive information related to executive hiring and succession planning.
• Process Optimization & Best Practices – Demonstrated success in implementing research frameworks, driving measurable outcomes, and improving delivery quality.
• Analytical & Business Acumen – Strong capability to distill complex market and leadership data into actionable insights.
• Industry Knowledge – Understanding of fintech, digital, technology and consumer sectors.
• Influential Communication – Exceptional ability to engage senior stakeholders and articulate recommendations clearly.
• Relationship Building – Adept at cultivating networks and engaging executive-level talent globally.
• Growth mindset – Intellectually curious, welcomes challenges, sets and meets ambitious goals, and continually seeks new perspectives and feedback to improve outcomes.

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.