Sr. Director, (VAS) Finance – Issuing Solutions (Card Benefits & Affluent)

Visa is seeking a strategic finance leader to join the ValueAdded Services (VAS) Issuing Solutions team. This role partners closely with senior business executives to shape financial strategy evaluate investments and drive decisionmaking across the Card Benefits and Affluent portfolio.

As a Senior Director you will serve as the primary finance partner to global product and commercial leaders translating complex business dynamics into clear financial insights that influence strategy prioritization and resource allocation. This is a highvisibility individual contributor role reporting to the VP of Finance ValueAdded Services Issuing Solutions with significant exposure to senior finance leadership and executive management.

To thrive in this highly visible seat you must operate seamlessly between executive-level strategy and hands-on execution. The Senior Director must bring strong strategic thinking financial rigor and executive presence with the ability to frame implications risks and trade-offs for senior leadership while also rolling up their sleeves to lead complex analysis validate assumptions and drive decisions. Success in this role will depend on driving clarity from complexity challenging conventional thinking and influencing outcomes across a highly matrixed global organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who is equally comfortable shaping strategy at the highest levels and diving into the details to ensure the work stands up analytically and operationally.

Strategic Partnership & Business Influence 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership embedding finance into operating rhythms to shape long-term strategy for the Card Benefits & Affluent portfolio.
• Translate product economics and dynamics across Visas 5 regions into actionable financial scenarios and executive-ready narratives.
• Drive disciplined decision-making by challenging assumptions evaluating spend vs. returns and guiding investment trade-offs.

Performance Management & Financial Leadership 

• Lead end-to-end financial planning forecasting and performance diagnostics across a globally matrixed organization
• Synthesize complex data into tailored high-impact presentations that highlight key risks opportunities and required actions.
• Establish scalable efficient processes for monthly and quarterly performance reviews while continuously improving forecast accuracy.

Process Modernization & Operational Excellence 

• Spearhead the modernization of financial reporting by transitioning from manual processes to automated driver-based insights.
• Design scalable financial frameworks across regionsdefining clear structures inputs and outputsto improve data transparency and accelerate decision velocity
• Continuously streamline and scale internal finance workflows to reduce administrative effort and elevate the overall quality of analytical outputs.

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

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD) or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD or MD) PhD with 9 years of experience 
• 15 years of progressive experience in FP&A strategic finance or related roles within a complex global organization
• Strong analytical background with deep understanding of financial accounting management reporting and operating metrics
• Proven experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions in ambiguous fastmoving environments
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to distill complex analysis into clear compelling messages
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive outcomes without direct authority
• Detailoriented with a high bar for accuracy and quality
• Collaborative adaptable and effective in a highly matrixed organization
• AI-first mindset; highly comfortable leveraging generative AI and modern tech tools to streamline workflows synthesize complex data and elevate team productivity

Additional Information :

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 this position is 210900.00 to 369000.00 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 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 :

Full-time