Risk Practice Director: Credit & Identity Strategy

Visa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) seeks an experienced professional to lead the Credit and Identity Risk Practice, delivering high-impact projects for clients in North America. You will design, implement, and optimize strategies across the credit lifecycle to strengthen risk management and drive growth.

The role requires deep expertise in credit risk frameworks, data analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8+ years with an Advanced Degree or 3+ years with a PhD.
• Experience in credit risk management within financial institutions or large consulting firms.
• Proven ability to design credit risk policies and optimize risk lifecycles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk projects and client engagements within Visa's Credit and Identity Risk Practice.
• Design, implement, and optimize credit policy and underwriting strategies.
• Manage line of business risk and drive ROI through data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Credit risk

Data analytics

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Banking operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA/JD/PhD)

Job description

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) seeks an experienced professional to lead the Credit and Identity Risk Practice, delivering high-impact projects for clients in North America. You will design, implement, and optimize strategies across the credit lifecycle to strengthen risk management and drive growth.

The role requires deep expertise in credit risk frameworks, data analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.