Global M&A & Corporate Development Director

Visa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa’s Global Corporate Development and M&A (CDMA) team forms part of the Global function which is collectively responsible for helping shape Visa’s strategy by identifying industry trends, maintaining relationships with relevant external partners, as well as sourcing, evaluating and executing strategic acquisitions and investments across all of Visa's geographies and businesses.

The Director, Global Corporate Development will report to the Vice President, Global Corporate Development and be

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
• 12+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• Experience in financial services and/or payments strongly preferred
• Experience in investment banking, private equity, late stage venture capital and corporate development strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success operating in fast paced, high expectation environments alongside highly driven professionals
• Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple workstreams, including cross functional and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated rigor in financial modeling, valuation and investment analysis
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, boards and external partners
• Comfort operating in a team oriented, collaborative culture while providing independent thought leadership
• Hands on M&A execution experience, including identifying, evaluating and addressing key deal issues across legal, regulatory, accounting and tax dimensions
• Global or multinational business experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Visa’s growth strategy through identification, evaluation and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.
• Assist with the investigation of industry trends and specific opportunities for growth within Visa’s existing businesses and expansion into new areas.
• Absorb information and help form an insightful point of view grounded in data, and articulate this view effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including executive management.
• Conduct rigorous analyses, including valuation and business case modeling, to provide detailed guidance and insight regarding potential acquisitions and investments.
• Manage detailed diligence processes, partnering closely with Visa colleagues and external advisors to understand complex businesses in a short period of time.
• Prioritize efforts and elevate critical findings effectively.
• Identify clear rationales and risks associated with proposed transactions through spoken and written communications with key stakeholders, considering Visa’s overall interests.
• Maintain relationships with investment banking, private equity and venture capital firms as part of Visa's global industry engagement.
• Serve as a Visa interface with partner companies and a point of coordination for investment and other activities with these companies.
• Contribute to all of Visa’s M&A activities, including the development of fellow team members, Corporate Development and M&A practices and company culture.
• Develop working relationships grounded in trust, collaboration, respect and open assistance with all teammates.
• Some travel is expected as part of the role.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

M&A execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modeling

Executive presence

Education

MBA or top-tier graduate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Visa’s Global Corporate Development and M&A (CDMA) team forms part of the Global function which is collectively responsible for helping shape Visa’s strategy by identifying industry trends, maintaining relationships with relevant external partners, as well as sourcing, evaluating and executing strategic acquisitions and investments across all of Visa's geographies and businesses.

The Director, Global Corporate Development will report to the Vice President, Global Corporate Development and be