Risk Lead - Philippines

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago
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Company DescriptionVisa 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 DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a comprehensive risk plan that is consistent with local market landscape, market priorities and global risk strategy.As a member of the in-market leadership team, serve as a trusted and strategic advisor to the Country Manager on all risk issuesExecute both internal and external risk management programsLead client forums (Security Summit, Risk Executive Forums, working groups, etc.)Promote and support client adoption of Visa risk products or solutions and initiatives.Manage relationships with issuers, acquirers, merchants, payment processors, service providers, regulators and law enforcement to:Identify opportunities to enhance the payment ecosystem and advance risk management best practiceDevelop constructive relationships with local market regulators and law enforcement agenciesResolve fraud and data breach eventsProvide stakeholder trainingLead the responsible innovation initiative with Visa’s clients to mitigate risks and embrace new technology improvements.Assess emerging/innovation risks and new business modelsLeverage local insights to contribute to Risk thought leadershipGuide clients through payment innovation complexityPrepare reports, briefings and other written products to update executive management on risk activities, issues and opportunities.Convey risk-related trends and developments to local country manager and leadership team through regular reportingSynthesize marketplace feedback regarding the effectiveness of Visa’s risk management strategy and programs or benchmark Visa’s performance relative to other payment networks and participantsGuide Visa’s proactive risk communications and collaboration across all of these stakeholders so as to advance the safety, security and long-term growth of the Visa payment systemThis is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsThe ideal candidate is an experienced payments fraud and corporate risk professional with 10+ years of experience. Candidates with payments experience, especially in payments fraud/risk within networks, processors, financial institutions are preferred.Relevant Industry Exposure:

Demonstrated approach to payments fraud risk management contributing to brand and business growth
Track record for successfully identifying and mitigating enterprise and operational risk for a complex, global company in a regulated industry
Strong personal base of knowledge with respect to payments risk management, industry practices, trends, and issues

Deep Collaboration and Communication Skills:

Proven ability to pro-actively influence, collaborate, and work in matrix environment across all levels and functions of the business
Collaborates seamlessly cross-functionally to deliver insights that drive key business strategies and decisions
Works in tandem with clients and external stakeholders for the benefit of the ecosystem – financial institutions, processors, fintechs, regulators, and other industry stakeholders
A high degree of self-confidence, humility and energy essential to succeed in a fast paced and evolving industry

Results Driven Execution Approach:

Intellectually curious - finds stories in the data, asks the right questions, demonstrated track record of mining data and intelligence for game-changing insights that generate big impacts
Gets things done - relentlessly focuses on results and aligns efforts with business objectives
Decides quickly and moves fast, not afraid to fail fast when required

Multinational Experience and Top-Tier Education Background:

Global and deep knowledge of the payments industry and the major trends affecting the major stakeholders
Extensive international experience or work experience in a multinational corporation preferred
Undergraduate degree from top-tier institution required. Graduate degree with a focus on general management will be preferred

Additional InformationVisa 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.

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