Senior Manager, Network Partner Solutions

What a Senior Manager Network Partner Solutions does at Visa : The Network Partner Management team is responsible for the global commercial strategy for the Visa Direct Network identifying and acquiring network partners and owning the partner relationships for Visa Direct around the world. Aligned with Visa Directs global strategic objectives this team plays a critical role in enabling growth of the cross-border payments offering. You will be working closely with our Banking and Fintech Partners as well as our Product Treasury Operations and Implementation teams to define solutions that support our commercial needs. Our work starts with developing an end-to-end solution that enables a key network route leveraging our existing capabilities as well as identifying opportunities to build new and innovative product features. The role is externally facing and requires a good understanding of the transaction banking and the international payments landscape. Excellent oral and written communication is a must as well as the ability to convey complex solutions to Partners and internal stakeholders. We expect the successful candidate to become a trusted advisor to Partners and establish strong partnerships with product sales and Implementation peers. What we expect of you day to day. Responsibilities This role will report to the Director Network Partner Solutions. Responsible for the CEMEA regional Partner Solutions and RFP Process. Management of the end-to-end Partner RFP and Selection process for the respective region simplifying the complex and removing commercial and technical barriers to delivery. Provide solution recommendations to Visa Direct stakeholders based on analysis of network partners to ensure Partners align with strategic objectives and provide the necessary capabilities. Support Partner and Stakeholder meetings workshops and Q&A throughout the Partner RFP and Selection process. Present key findings risks and issues as part of initial partner analysis and highlight the impact of any deviations from minimum standards. Provide end-to-end functional commercial and technical support when reviewing high-profile partner opportunities. Conduct the assessment of potential network partners against Visa Direct minimum standards across technical integration, Treasury, FX and payment operations. Identify opportunities and make recommendations to drive improvements and increase effectiveness. Provide regional market insight and feedback to influence priorities and drive network enhancements. This is a hybrid position. Qualifications 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD What you will need : Key Skills Mid to senior level experience in a Payments Product or Technical Integration role gained from a Transaction Banking Payments (FinTech) or Remittance institution. Have a passion for the future of payments and a deep understanding of global payment ecosystems industry trends and schemes including wallets virtual accounts and associated capabilities such as: Real-time-payments (RTP) confirmation of Payee (COP) GPI and Open-Banking etc. A good knowledge and industry network across CEMEA and an understanding of the African market would be an advantage. Deep understanding of connectivity standards such as Swift API and H2H / SFTP. In-depth knowledge of payment industry standards such as ISO 20022 SWIFT MT JSON with ability to analyze specifications as required. Knowledge of cross-border payments Treasury and FX processes desirable. Knowledge of Virtual accounts Banking-as-a-service (BAAS) and Wallets desirable Experience of managing a bank tender process proposals or RFP processes an advantage. French or local language skills language desirable. Knowledge of compliance regulatory product and technical aspects associated with payments. Experience with both File based and API integrations between Financial Institutions and their customers. Knowledge of Correspondent banking desirable. Ability to balance a complex mix of interpersonal skills technical proficiency outstanding communication skills and commercial judgement to drive outcomes. Excellent presentation skills and a proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across different markets and functional lines. Independent day- to-day working with excellent planning analytical and problem-solving skills driven resilient with attention to detail and positive under pressure. Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full-time Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr