Sr Manager, Solution Architect - Payments

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Payments and Financial Services and Technologies consulting background and experience.

Domain:

• Advanced understanding of banking, payment card systems, payment methods and merchant acquiring and processing globally

• Detailed and demonstrated experience in eCommerce, mobile and point-of-sale technologies

• Highly preferred to have an understanding of Fraud Management, PCI, Product Management, and Marketing Principles

• Current knowledge of emerging payment trends, players, and competitive landscape

Business:

• Negotiation skills with a track record of achieving results

• Strong analytical, quantitative, commercial, project management and interpersonal skills

• High energy level, performance oriented and passionate about merchants, acquirers, and technology in the digital commerce space

• An ability to appropriately recommend and influence phasing and prioritization of underlying capabilities and activities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to simplify and communicate complex technical issues to non-technical executives, sales teams, and other stakeholders.

• Experience and comfort in engaging with internal and client executive teams.

• Ability to inspire and lead high performing cross-functional teams who can envision and create innovative solutions that meet the needs of our global clients, leading large teams where there is not a direct reporting line and able to manage ambiguous situations.

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in digging into the detail, understanding data, making recommendations based on that data, and using it to solve problems.

Technical:

• Basic understanding of payment message formats

• Must have had exposure to technical design and review process

• Understanding of cloud architecture, API management is beneficial

• Must be able to create technical and functional solutions with appropriate tools

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 132,900.00 to 192,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.