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Director, Cross Border Acceptance and Strategy

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Director, Cross Border Acceptance and Strategy

full-timePosted: Jul 30, 2026Updated: Aug 29, 2026CA, US - San Francisco

Job Description

About UsVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented professional to join as Director, Cross Border Acceptance and Strategy. This role, reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Global Cross Border Acquiring, will support our global strategy to evolve and modernize the core cross-border business, with a particular focus on our cross-border acceptance and acquiring programs, rules and economics. The successful candidate will manage and grow existing solutions and services as well as develop and implement new ones. The role will interact extensively across a variety of global and regional functions, including pricing and interchange, legal, government engagement, treasury, risk, regional/local market teams. A key proponent will be aligning with executives and collaborating across markets with cross-functional stakeholders. Essential FunctionsGlobal Acquiring Strategy manage associated workstreams related to cross-border acceptance and acquiring, including measurement and tracking systems, processing solution development, rules/pricing evolution, compliance and risk policies, legal and government engagement gameplan, internal and client communications, and executive and regional alignment. XB Solutions: Develop new solutions and partner with key functions like network processing, value-added services and treasury teams to design, develop, pilot and scale net-new capabilities to grow cross-border acceptance. Represent the cross-border team throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring continued strategic alignment and on-schedule delivery. Program Management: Support existing cross-border acquiring programs by implementing process efficiencies, developing client facing content, training internal stakeholders, and launching enhancements. Become an SME for cross-border acceptance and be comfortable with direct client interaction on complex cross-border topics.Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhDPreferred Qualifications:12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhDProven experience in a strategic role in management consulting or within a global organization, focusing on cross-border initiatives and/or corporate strategy.Strong understanding of international markets, the global payments ecosystem, and current innovation trends related to cross-border payments.Strong record of collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, including executive leadership.Innovative mindset with the ability to drive change and implement new strategies.Proficiency in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated success in driving global initiatives.Multilingual capabilities are a plus.U.S. Applicants OnlyThe estimated salary range for this position is $192,300.00 to $ 307,600.00 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.Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical RequirementsThis 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 EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

Locations

  • CA, US - San Francisco

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s Degreeintermediate
  • PhDintermediate
  • strategic role in management consultingintermediate
  • project managementintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD (experience, 8 years)
  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD (experience, 8 years)
  • This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD (experience, 10 years)
  • Proven experience in a strategic role in management consulting or within a global organization, focusing on cross-border initiatives and/or corporate strategy. (experience)
  • Strong understanding of international markets, the global payments ecosystem, and current innovation trends related to cross-border payments. (experience)
  • Strong record of collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams. (experience)
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends. (experience)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, including executive leadership. (experience)
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to drive change and implement new strategies. (experience)
  • Proficiency in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. (experience)
  • Demonstrated success in driving global initiatives. (experience)
  • Multilingual capabilities are a plus. (experience)
  • 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD (experience, 10 years)
  • Proven experience in a strategic role in management consulting or within a global organization, focusing on cross-border initiatives and/or corporate strategy. (experience)
  • Strong understanding of international markets, the global payments ecosystem, and current innovation trends related to cross-border payments. (experience)
  • Strong record of collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams. (experience)
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends. (experience)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, including executive leadership. (experience)
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to drive change and implement new strategies. (experience)
  • Proficiency in project management and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. (experience)
  • Demonstrated success in driving global initiatives. (experience)

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