Consultant Executive Talent Acquisition Research

What do we expect from you daytoday

Delivery Excellence

• Lead on Executive Search research market mappings talent profiling and analysis relating to Executive Talent Acquisition
• Support Executive TA Recruiters on leadership appointments spanning the full life cycle of the hiring process
• Creatively source top diverse executive talent from analogous industries that would complement and help drive Visas business growth
• Ensure that candidates from all acquisition channels are developed and followed through track information on the companys Candidate Relationship Management System (CRM)
• Prepare progress reports documents and market analysis that is impactful and compelling to a leadership audience

Strategic Advisory Approach

• Advise hiring managers and other executives about insightful market intelligence interesting moves and appointments in and outside the fintech / payments industry
• Stay abreast of all major industry developments and proactively alert the Global Executive Talent Acquisition team to talent and market trends
• Support briefings and bring insightful market research that will add value to the Executive Talent Acquisition strategic agenda
• Proactively identify key industry issues that will affect hiring managers and senior leadership teams in the regions

Knowledge Management Special Projects Employer Value Proposition Ambassador

• Proactively ensure any reference materials (e.g. Progress Reports Mappings Target Lists etc. are prepared ahead of time for team / client updates and review
• Own specific initiatives / projects as delegated by the Global Head of Executive Talent Acquisition and the Global Head of Research
• Help develop Visas position globally and in the regions as a leading technology payments organization that is the goto destination for exceptional talent

Personal Characteristics:

• An intellectually curious but humble individual with a high degree of compassion able to engage enable and inspire others.
• A handson approach to all activities with real passion and high levels of energy. Agile and comfortable adapting to changing environments.
• Creative and resourceful in overcoming barriers and unexpected roadblocks. Courageous in spirit driving change through innovation.
• An authentic person who intuitively engenders an inclusive environment enabling the business to reach its ambitious goals.
• High personal standards of ethics and integrity towards employees stakeholders and customers.
• Diversity of thought and experience. Continually seeks new perspectives and feedback takes an inclusive approach and engages diverse points of view. High levels of learningagility with a real interest in the fintech ecosystem and a technology / digitalfirst approach.
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguous and changeled environments selfconfident with an authentic style that gravitates to championing change.
• Eager to seek a challenge and expand frontiers brings a visionary approach. Sets and meets a high bar of goals and principles.
• Servant leadership mentality deeply committed to serving and listening to others.
• Natural ability to build strong relationships and enable collaboration through empathy and authenticity

Committed to building a community through Visa Leadership Principles:

• Lead courageously: Act like an owner think about every opportunity investment and resource as if Visa were your familys business.
• Obsess about customers: Listen and learn from customers to deeply understand their goals.
• Collaborate as one Visa: Champion inclusion and diversity.
• Execute with excellence: Decide quickly and move fast.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a bachelors degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of work experience with a bachelors degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• 6 years of Executive Search experience with exposure across the research and shortlistlifecycle of Executive Search mandates.
• Proven success managing complex research projects gained in an Executive Search environment. Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to constantly shifting priorities and demands under tight deadlines and time constraints.
• Robust assessment evaluation and analytical skills. Strong command of current affairs market and leadership data with the ability to grasp complex issues combined with a creative approach to identifying and researching top talent leveraging Executive Search tools and technologies.
• A passion for FinTech and innovative new technologies with a desire and aptitude to become a Subject Matter Expert on this and other payment topics as it relates to Executive Talent Acquisition.
• Selfstarter who manages to deliver positive outcomes for each project to ensure excellent candidate and hiring manager experience. Interest in and ability to take on responsibility outside of immediate operating environment.
• Adept at preparing industry target lists with sound knowledge of executive levels within other organizational structures.
• Ability to build deep relationships at senior levels within and outside the organization navigate complex structures and develop trusted relationships with executive talent. Effortless ability to access a wider professional network for sourcing and referral relationship building activities.
• Ability to convey insights to influence executive hiring. Tremendous oral and written communication skills able to craft compelling communications prepare research interview as well as reference reports.
• Experience of operating in a fastpaced global / international environments either within an Executive Search firm or supporting executive leadership appointments in client organizations. Other industry experience incl. digital mobile technology telecom retail financial services and / or consumerfacing sector experience would be advantageous.
• Good ability to communicate empathetically and constructively as well as work collaboratively with the wider team at all levels within Visa.
• Partnershipmentality and a cando attitude with the ability to get involved in all tasks comfortable with ambiguity and confident in charting a course of project delivery.

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 510 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 105900.00 to 153550.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on jobrelated 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime