Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

As the VP, Head of Open Banking within Visa’s Product Organization, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Visa’s Open Banking initiatives. This executive role is pivotal in driving transformation, delivering business growth, and ensuring Visa remains at the forefront of open banking, digital payments and account-to-account solutions. You will be responsible for P&L ownership and growth objectives, leveraging your experience from both large enterprises and scale-ups. 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with strong business and technical acumen, a deep understanding of Open Banking, digital payments, and account-to-account payments. You are ready to lead large-scale transformation, inspire cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable results in a dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Execute and develop a comprehensive Open Banking strategy aligned with Visa’s global product vision and business objectives. 

• Lead transformational initiatives to drive innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership in Open Banking and digital payments. 

• Own the P&L for Open Banking, ensuring budget efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth. 

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of Open Banking initiatives; provide regular updates and insights to senior executives. 

• Drive clarity and alignment on product roadmap priorities and delivery strategies, collaborating with regional and global leadership. 

• Partner closely with engineering and technology leaders to ensure seamless integration of Open Banking solutions, from concept through delivery. 

• Drive alignment between product and technology roadmaps, fostering a collaborative environment to accelerate innovation and resolve technical challenges. 

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, leveraging insights from both large organizations and scale-up environments. 

• Oversee planning and execution of product launches, ensuring stakeholder alignment, resource readiness, and risk mitigation. 

• Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Represent Visa in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and key partners to advance Open Banking initiatives. 

• Support preparation for business reviews, leadership forums, and executive meetings. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, computer science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 

• 15+ years of experience in product management, strategy, or related fields, with significant exposure to financial services, fintech, and payments.  European and UK Open Banking and payments experience preferred.  

• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation and delivering measurable business impact. 

• Proven experience with full P&L ownership, driving budget efficiency, and achieving profitability targets. 

• Track record of success in both large, complex organizations and smaller, high-growth scale-ups. 

• Deep understanding of Open Banking, digital payments, and account-to-account payment ecosystems. 

• Strong business and technical acumen; ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience, including building and managing high-performing teams. 

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities. 

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.