Associate: Corporate Strategy Development Experience

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

The Global Corporate Strategy team tackles some of Visa’s toughest questions to chart our long-term strategy. Our work spans all aspects of Visa, including businesses, geographies, and functions.

We are an apprenticeship-based culture, rigorously investing in the cultivation of exceptional talent.  The 2-year Corporate Strategy Development Experience enables high potential, early and mid-career talent to build their strategy competencies as the first step of their career at Visa. Throughout the 2-year cycle, participants will have an opportunity to develop a broad network, understand our business, and hone their strategy toolkit. Candidates will tackle the most difficult and pressing strategic and operational topics at Visa.

The Associate: Corporate Strategy Development Experience will:

• Support major workstreams across strategic projects, developing unique and creative solutions that strengthen Visa Inc.'s corporate strategy
• Structure and solve business problems, collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders across functions and regions
• Develop rigorous, fact based, quantitative analyses to support recommendations
• Communicate recommendations within the Corporate Strategy Team and to broader internal audiences
• Participate in regular strategy and payment focused trainings

This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco or New York. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Basic Qualifications
2 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or and Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD); 0 years of work experience for PhD  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 2 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD); 1 year of work experience for PhD
• Typically requires experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking or equivalent
• Experience in and/or significant exposure to the payments industry not required, but a plus
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, attention to detail and ability to structure and analyze sophisticated financial modeling
• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior stakeholders and external business partners

Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position.

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 117,600.00 to 166,150.00 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.