Recruitment at Visa Incorporated

Recruitment at Visa Incorporated

Visa Incorporated operates the world’s largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.

We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, debit, prepaid and cash access programs to cardholders. Visa’s card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in over 200 countries and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fintech Accelerator Architect

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Job Family Group: Product Development

Job Description

• We are looking for Senior Manager within our Solutions Architecture team with varying levels of experience and background to join our progressive team.
• The candidate should be able to lead commercialization and technical solution engagements with Visa partners and clients, this role will be a member of the solutions architecture team that is responsible for driving the adoption and success of Visa Fintech partners to launch card programs, issuance of new cards and enabling relevant digital services
• This client/partner experience-oriented role will be a unique combination of solutioning, technology architecture, hands on technical support and client/partner facing relationship
• This role will require a deep working knowledge of payments API technology, card processing solutions and card operations. This is a full-time role based in Lagos, Nigeria and reports into Director, Digital Solutions, CEMEA.
• The candidate will direct the client and partners, technology and product teams on solution design and lead deep-dive sessions to define user flows, user experience and help partners with developing the frontend & backend infrastructure.
• In addition, he/she must be highly collaborative, bring a structured approach to client engagement and documentation, employ moderation and facilitation skills, have a passion for payments, and have an ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The role will require leading complex solution discussions and will span multiple teams, projects, geographic locations, and time zones
• Visa is looking for self-starters that are thought leaders with a proven track-record of success in fast-paced payments technology environments with demanding timelines.
• This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience in API development and integration
• Experience in designing solutions in payment services industry.
• Experience implementing and enabling technology solutions with Neo banks/Digital bank is preferred
• Experience of working and in-depth understanding of e2e payment processing solutions across the payment life cycle is preferred
• Must have prior experience managing and delivering across multi-functional teams
• Excellent Presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong cultural awareness and knowledge. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to express complex solutions in a simple way to business team and in technical details to technology teams.
• Experience with project and stakeholder management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Implementation Consultant (Data & Processing Localization)

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Job Family Group: Client Support Services

Position Summary

• This position serves as Visa Project Manager for implementation services provided to Clients with specific focus on Strategic initiatives including complex multi-market, multi-solution, multi-phased projects.
• This is an individual contributor role responsible for solving complex problems and taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• This role serves to gather and document project requirements, coordinating the work of various workstreams involved in the project delivery while providing client consultative guidance on Visa regulations, fees, features, and functionality.
• As a member of Client Services Strategic Projects Implementation team, you will oversee the deployment of domestic processing solution among other strategic projects within the region.
• In the role of Project Manager, you will be leading technical Implementation and working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders such as Visa clients, partners, processors, and service providers.
• This role focuses on the deployment of processing infrastructure and aligning it with business needs to ensure efficient operations. It requires strategic integration of platform and product strategies to maximize synergies and drive overall business success.

Responsibilities

• Execute Visa Strategic initiatives which impact clients from a business operations perspective including changes to current products, implementation of new products and solutions.
• Manage a portfolio of projects (including projects directed by other project managers where appropriate) to ensure that project interdependencies are identified and managed, resource requirements anticipated in advance of need, and priorities established in accordance with Visa and Client strategic objectives.
• Work with the regional Visa Network Processing, global Product, Data Platform and Technology teams to identify technical insights, requirements, develop Project plan and lead new processing solutions Implementation.
• Coordinate project activities and collaborate directly with clients, technology providers, government authorities and other stakeholders as part of new processing solutions deployment.
• Assist clients by performing technical analysis of the requirements for the implementation of Visa products and services to support the business and formulate implementation solutions.
• Represent client system and operational requirements to internal Visa organizations. Constantly create good functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, by being able to speak confidently with a professional demeanor.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, and issues logs.
• Set priorities, influence client and Visa teams involved into various project workstreams to multi-task under tight deadlines and ensure that client and/or processor efforts, and 3rd party software providers are managed towards achieving customer and key stakeholder acceptance of deliverables.
• Coordinate internal Visa resources to ensure delivery on commitments.
• Provide project management support to Visa clients and processors to ensure client expectations are exceeded.
• Become a subject matter expert in Client Services including knowledge of the APIs, implementation guides, client integration options, deployment and post-production support.
• Confidently manage new solution pilots and client projects in parallel to product developments and a changing landscape
• Be able to communicate complex, technical concepts in a focused and well-organized manner.
• Be able to learn and acquire knowledge in new technologies in keeping step with market developments.
• Be accountable for delivering agreed objectives. Be responsible for own workflow assignments and must be able to take the initiative to resolve problems and ensure delivery on commitments.
• Good analytical skills, not just for problem analysis, but to use technical acumen for reviewing appropriateness of technical or project documents and in integrating systems solutions.
• Orientation towards quality enhancement and process improvement
• Assume appropriate decision-making authorities to ensure flawless execution of project objectives.

Why This is Important to Visa

• Visa, being a global leader in digital payments, attaches a high priority to the smooth and efficient implementation of processing solutions.
• The role works across a breadth of Visa cross-functional business and technical resources and external stakeholders to achieve the stated project objectives. If required, this role escalates projects that are in jeopardy and works with line management within Visa and the Client organization to make decisions that bring needed resources to resolve any issues.  The role serves as a technical/functional expert and works independently with guidance only in the most complex situations.
• This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications
We are looking for an individual who brings breadth of experience, a curiosity about payments, is results-driven and client focused. As a candidate, you should have:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience in a business analyst role in software or financial services
• Requires a minimum of 10+ years of Information Technology system knowledge with good understanding of project management, technology and applications
• Project management of retail banking, card schemes or new technologies that are applicable to the payment industry
• Good working knowledge of payment processing systems including message routing, authorization, clearing & settlement and client connectivity a plus
• Ability to understand systems, networks and architecture coupled with analytical ability to solve complex problems involving interfaces between various systems across organizations
• Direct experience with VisaNet, VCMS, Base I, and Base II platforms
• Familiarity with secure communication protocols such as SFTP, FTP/S, HTTPS, PGP, and message-level encryption
• Knowledge of key management and transaction validation
• Understanding of digital payments and web-based service APIs
• Expert knowledge of standard MS Office tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills are required
• Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills a must
• Candidate will be based in Lagos, Nigeria, the ability to speak/write English fluently is required

What will also help:

• Ability to comprehend and translate complex technical issues and apply to business solutions
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to achieve results as part of an effective team, and ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task under deadlines
• Willingness to take on new challenges, explore new ideas and be flexible with changing priorities
• Team collaboration demonstrated by desire and willingness to share knowledge with a broader team, be receptive to new ideas and changes to the standard operational procedures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Counsel

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time
Job Family Group: Legal

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts and other legally binding documents. This also includes development of templates and standard documents or adapting U.S. and CEMEA Hub documents to local requirements
• Providing reviews of new business and products and solutions initiatives and assessment of applicable regulatory requirements
• Advising on arrangements with partners for product development initiatives and other arrangements including drafting and negotiating relevant agreements
• Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsels for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise teams in SSA sub-region and CEMEA HQ about applicable legal requirements, their implications and compliance strategies as well as assisting with regulatory filings
• Assisting relevant functions with approval of internal and external communications and presentations
• Some travel may be required
• Role to be located in Visa office in Lagos, Nigeria

Qualifications

• Law Degree minimum requirement
• Minimum 9 years PQE with an international law firm or a multinational organization
• Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to implement projects
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal English is required, French would be advantageous (but not essential)
• Strong contract drafting skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Generalist and commercial lawyer
• Experience in banking, information technology and payment industry advantageous (but not essential)
• Experience working in a US, multinational, highly matrix organisation is preferred
• Have a global mindset and the ability to work well in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment
• Must be able to work independently and interface with different level stakeholders with little or no supervision, but also be a good team player
• Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits.

Work Condition:

• This is a hybrid position.
• Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office.
• Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online