Job Description
\nWhat a Senior Manager, Network Partner Solutions does at Visa:<\/p>\n
\tThe Network Partner Management team is responsible for the global commercial strategy for the Visa Direct Network, identifying and acquiring network partners and owning the partner relationships for Visa Direct around the world. Aligned with Visa Direct\u2019s global strategic objectives, this team plays a critical role in enabling growth of the cross-border payments offering.\u00a0
\n\tYou will be working closely with our Banking and Fintech Partners as well as our Product, Treasury, Operations and Implementation teams to define solutions that support our commercial needs. Our work starts with developing an end-to-end solution that enables a key network route, leveraging our existing capabilities as well as identifying opportunities to build new and innovative product features. The role is externally facing and requires a good understanding of the transaction banking and the international payments landscape. Excellent oral and written communication is a must as well as the ability to convey complex solutions to Partners and internal stakeholders. We expect the successful candidate to become a trusted advisor to Partners and establish strong partnerships with product, sales, and Implementation peers.<\/p>\n
What we expect of you, day to day.<\/p>\n
\tThis role will report to the Director, Network Partner Solutions.Responsible for the CEMEA regional Partner Solutions and RFP Process.Management of the end-to-end Partner RFP and Selection process for the respective region, simplifying the complex and removing commercial and technical barriers to delivery.Provide solution recommendations to Visa Direct stakeholders, based on analysis of network partners, to ensure Partners align with strategic objectives and provide the necessary capabilities.Support Partner and Stakeholder meetings, workshops and Q&As throughout the Partner RFP and Selection process. Present key findings, risks and issues as part of initial partner analysis and highlight the impact of any deviations from minimum standards.Provide end-to-end functional, commercial and technical support when reviewing high-profile partner opportunities.Conduct the assessment of potential network partners against Visa Direct minimum standards across: technical integration, Treasury, FX and payment operations. Identify opportunities and make recommendations to drive improvements and increase effectiveness.Provide regional market insight and feedback to influence priorities and drive network enhancements.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
Basic Qualifications<\/p>\n
\t8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD<\/p>\n
Preferred Qualifications<\/p>\n
\t9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
\n\tThis is a key role that supports a much needed capability for the Visa Direct team, responsible for engaging prospect partners and assessing their capabilities. Liaising across all key functions and stakeholders to ensure Visa Direct minimum standards are met and the best solution design is enabled to create a best-in-class, scalable, flexible, compliant and future-proofed Payments network for Visa Direct.<\/p>\n
What you will need:<\/p>\n
For this role, the key skills required are:<\/p>\n
\tMid to senior level experience in a Payments Product or Technical Integration role gained from a Transaction Banking, Payment\u2019s (FinTech), or Remittance institution.
\n\tHave a passion for the future of payments and a deep understanding of global payment ecosystems, industry trends and schemes \u2013 including wallets, virtual accounts and associated capabilities such as: Real-time-payments (RTP), confirmation of Payee (COP), GPI and Open-Banking etc.
\n\tA good knowledge and industry network across CEMEA, an understanding of the African market would be an advantage.
\n\tDeep understanding of connectivity standards such as Swift, API and H2H\/ SFTP.
\n\tIn-depth knowledge of payment industry standards such as ISO 20022, SWIFT MT, JSON with ability to analyze specifications as required.
\n\tKnowledge of cross-border payments, Treasury and FX processes desirable.
\n\tKnowledge of Virtual accounts, Banking-as-a-service (BAAS) and Wallets desirable
\n\tExperience of managing a bank tender process, proposals or RFP processes an advantage.
\n\tFrench or local language skills language desirable.
\n\tKnowledge of compliance, regulatory, product and technical aspects associated with payments.
\n\tExperience with both File based and API integrations between Financial Institutions and their customers.
\n\tKnowledge of Correspondent banking desirable.
\n\tAbility to balance a complex mix of interpersonal skills, technical proficiency, outstanding communication skills and commercial judgement to drive outcomes.
\n\tExcellent presentation skills and a proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across different markets and functional lines.
\n\tIndependent day- to-day working with excellent planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, driven, resilient, with attention to detail and positive under pressure.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.visa.co.za\/za ) or<\/p>\n
jobs.smartrecruiters.com<\/p>\n
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