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Industry: Technology, Fintech, Engineering, Information Technology

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Company Description

Visa 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.

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Job Description

Visa Consulting and Analytics (VCA) is the consulting arm of Visa, and drives tangible, impactful results for clients. Drawing on our expertise in consulting, data analytics, technology, payments and economics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients. VCA's core client segments include issuers, acquirers, merchants, fintechs, payment enablers and governments.

Within VCA exists VCA Implementation Services (VIS), a hands-on execution partner, implementing, operating, and optimizing Visa products in client environments to accelerate activation, portfolio growth, risk control, and data-driven performance.

The Visa Implementation Services (VIS) Consulting Director will be a key member of the Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) organization, working across Southern Eastern Africa and Western Central Africa and will contribute to the commercial traction, client delivery, business development, product development and thought leadership with the VIS practice areas. The role will also deliver subject matter expertise and consulting support to VISA's key clients across the subregions. The main objective of the role is to define and execute against VIS’s mandate, further deepening client relationships and optimizing client performance

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Principal Responsibilities/Key Results Area

• Lead and/or serve as a subject matter expert on consulting engagements across practice areas (portfolio, digital, risk) including but not limited to the following,Using VISA and external data to analyze client needs across the focus markets and identify opportunities for VIS assignments with VISA’s key clients- Lead, Support and contribute to sales pitches for VIS- Lead and contribute to internal problem-solving sessions- Prepare for, and participate in, client discussions- Lead project deliveries in both coordination and delivery role- Standup and manage large VCA programs for Pan African clients focused on VIS workstreams- Work closely with other VISA groups, including Products, BD, Risk, Marketing, Digital Solutions, etc., to ensure a seamless Consulting experience- Develop VIS’s offering and tailored solutions in line with client needs by proactively identifying collaboration opportunities and developing integrated go-to-market strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders (e.g., Value-Added Services, Client Services, etc.) to drive unified business objective- Collaborate with VCA colleagues, Visa account executives and other Visa functions to define focus areas, and cultivate and manage a pipeline of engagement opportunities
  This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic 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 PhD15+ years of experience in consulting and implementation support with Financial institutes, merchants, and/or governmentdepth understanding of card operations and portfolio management Combination of regional and global experience is also desired Superior project management skills. Fluent communicator Diplomatic skills to work in a multi-functional environment and ability to extract desired outcomes.

Comfortable interacting with and presenting to senior management of clients and VISAHighly analytical with advanced PowerPoint skills and Excel skills Results driven, flexible and both internally and externally customer focused Able to travel frequently and work on client site Self-motivated and able to use own initiative with limited direction Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with inter-disciplinary groups

Additional Information

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.

Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: 88043ba9-7573-438d-9b4b-16bf0c1638d5

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-26T14:41:39
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Long-Term Disability
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• On-Site Gym
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• HSA

Parental Benefits

• Fertility Benefits
• Family Support Resources
• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events
• Happy Hours
• Casual Dress

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Volunteer Time Off
• Summer Fridays
• Leave of Absence
• Personal/Sick Days

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K)
• Relocation Assistance
• Performance Bonus
• Stock Purchase Program
• Company Equity
• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Financial Counseling

Professional Development

• Shadowing Opportunities
• Access to Online Courses
• Promote From Within
• Learning and Development Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mentor Program
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Professional Coaching

Diversity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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