Senior Manager - Strategic Initiatives Global SMB

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The Global Small Business team at Visa is responsible for shaping and executing Visa’s global small business strategy. We lead small business thought leadership, strengthen segment performance, and global sales pipeline. The team operates cross-functionally and thrives on a multidisciplinary skill set to drive impact at scale.

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives will play a pivotal role in identifying, framing, and advancing high-potential business and operational opportunities that fuel growth and support Visa’s 2030 goals. This role requires strong strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to turn ideas into action by working in close partnership with global product, strategy, and operations teams, as well as regional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Thinking

• Proactively identify emerging opportunities to accelerate SMB performance by leveraging internal insights, external market intelligence, product developments, and Visa’s infrastructure (e.g., data, reporting, organizational design).
• Develop and propose initiatives to improve operational efficiency in partnership with global and regional teams.
• Collaborate with product teams to capture growth in underpenetrated or underperforming markets, including co-authoring of the investment thesis.
• Partner with strategy and product teams to shape strategic thinking on new business opportunities.

Project Management and Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 a new hire into this position is 159,100.00 to 230,900.00 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.