Global Cross-Border Strategy Director

Visa; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 192,300 - 307,600; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Director to lead Cross Border Acceptance and Strategy in San Francisco. The role supports evolving core cross-border business with a focus on acceptance and acquiring programs, rules, and economics.

You will manage and grow existing solutions, and interact with global teams and executives to drive strategic alignment. The successful candidate will develop new cross-border capabilities, measure outcomes, and lead cross-functional initiatives across markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
• Proven experience in a strategic role in management consulting or within a global organization, focusing on cross-border initiatives and/or corporate strategy.
• Strong understanding of international markets, the global payments ecosystem, and current innovation trends related to cross-border payments.
• Strong record of collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to drive change and implement new strategies.
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in driving global initiatives.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Global Acquiring Strategy: manage cross-border acceptance and acquiring workstreams, including measurement and tracking systems, processing solution development, rules/pricing evolution, compliance and risk policies, legal and government engagement, internal and client communications, and executive and regional alignment.
• XB Solutions: develop new solutions and partner with network processing, value-added services and treasury to design, pilot and scale net-new capabilities to grow cross-border acceptance and ensure strategic alignment.
• Program Management: support existing cross-border acquiring programs by improving processes, creating client-facing content, training stakeholders, and launching enhancements; act as SME for cross-border topics with direct client interaction.

Skills

Cross-border strategy

Strategic role

Global payments knowledge

Executive collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Job description

Visa is seeking a Director to lead Cross Border Acceptance and Strategy in San Francisco. The role supports evolving core cross-border business with a focus on acceptance and acquiring programs, rules, and economics.

You will manage and grow existing solutions, and interact with global teams and executives to drive strategic alignment. The successful candidate will develop new cross-border capabilities, measure outcomes, and lead cross-functional initiatives across markets.