Global Director, Payment Partnerships & Product Strategy

VISA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Director to lead Strategic Partnerships, shaping growth initiatives and executing on global accounts. The role demands deep payments expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of driving deal execution, product launches, pilots, and new markets.

The candidate will work with Legal, Product, Operations, Risk, and Local Market teams to deliver outcomes. In-office presence is required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years in relevant field or 3+ years with PhD.
• Advanced degree (MBA/JD/MD) preferred for senior strategic roles.
• Experience in payments/financial services and cross-border capabilities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead account strategy and relationship management for global Payment Facilitator accounts.
• Identify and pursue partnership growth models with distribution channels and new capabilities.
• Align cross-functional teams (Legal, Product, Operations, Risk, Local Markets) for strategic initiatives.
• Drive product solutioning and manage discovery from ideation to closure with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation, monitor performance, and ensure growth of partner programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (Masters/MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Job description

Visa is seeking a Director to lead Strategic Partnerships, shaping growth initiatives and executing on global accounts. The role demands deep payments expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of driving deal execution, product launches, pilots, and new markets.

The candidate will work with Legal, Product, Operations, Risk, and Local Market teams to deliver outcomes. In-office presence is required, with travel as needed.