Job Description Work closely with Account Support Center, Project Implementation and Sales teams to understand goals and be able to support organizational objectives. Maintain relationship with internal and external Clients to understand local market needs and trends, and gain insight on the need to enhance support approach. Stay abreast of new rules, products and services, and industry and technology trends to be able to support Visa strategic goals and Client initiatives. Participate with other Visa region's counterparts in strategic meetings to discuss overall Client global concerns and issues related to the day to day support of their operations. Advocate on behalf of all LAC clients to internal stakeholder organizations including CSS, Sales, Product, Systems, Risk and Legal Provides leadership and strategic guidance to ensure all necessary tools, processes, procedures and staff are in place to successfully support LAC Clients and Visa initiatives, while establishing and fostering relationships with Clients through daily support. Establishes and fosters relationships with Clients and internal stakeholders at all levels of staff and senior management. Fully understands the payment and data processing industries including industry trends and high-level business drivers (digital products and services). Requires advanced knowledge of all supported product and services and how these impact clients' business. Coordinate with other Visa teams to expedite the resolution and implementation of solutions to ensure that all Visa products and services operate at the highest level of performance. Ability to manage and lead independently with little supervision of daily activities A proven track record for making sound business decisions, setting direction and managing both short and long-term goals, achieving high quality operational results and customer commitment Proficient in performing analysis and drawing conclusions from written or computer generated material and from observed trends Ability to set priorities and manage customer expectations (internal and external), and work both as part of a team and independently. Formulates short and long-term plans and can change both as the industry or environment changes Excellent inter-personal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain highly satisfied customer relationships. Clearly expresses ideas using sound data through the highly proficient use of desktop tools Self-starter with organizational, conceptual, and logical problem solving skills Able to select, develop, support and retain a diverse and high performing staff Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor in all dealings This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs. Qualifications Basic Qualifications 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD Must be a self-starter with proven abilities in organizational, conceptual, and logical problem solving Ability to manage assignments that are of diverse scope and complexity that require significant initiative and good judgment Ability to set priorities and manage customer expectations internally and externally, and work both as part of a team and independently Strong ability to manage projects effectively using project management principles Superb proficiency with troubleshooting and resolving complex issues Advanced comfort level with public speaking Customer focus with proven ability to establish productive working relationships with staff and management at all levels Strong skills in Excel for data analysis. Bilingual in English and Spanish Advance Power point for professional presentations Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required. 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.
