Director, Global Payments Growth

PowerToFly; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 622,000 - 1,037,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa Direct seeks a Director of Business Development to lead growth of Visa Direct and Currencycloud capabilities in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, focusing on cross-border and domestic money movement. You will build a go-to-market strategy, develop a robust sales pipeline, win new deals, and nurture partnerships, engaging senior stakeholders across client segments and driving incremental revenue.

This full-time role is based in Mauritius with at least three days in the office, reporting into

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, payments, fintech, banking, business development, sales or a related commercial role.
• Strong sales and business development track record with pipeline building and revenue growth.
• Background in payments, money movement, SaaS or platform-led financial services.
• Knowledge of cross-border and domestic payments ecosystems and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and go-to-market for Visa Direct and Currencycloud in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean.
• Develop a sales pipeline, prioritise deals, and drive incremental revenue growth.
• Engage senior stakeholders, represent Visa in market, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Build partnerships and enable client value propositions across multiple segments.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Visa Direct seeks a Director of Business Development to lead growth of Visa Direct and Currencycloud capabilities in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, focusing on cross-border and domestic money movement. You will build a go-to-market strategy, develop a robust sales pipeline, win new deals, and nurture partnerships, engaging senior stakeholders across client segments and driving incremental revenue.

This full-time role is based in Mauritius with at least three days in the office, reporting into