Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across 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.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

By applying to this role you will be considered for multiple positions within different teams of Merchant Services and Solutions.

This MBA Intern role will be part of the North America (NA) Merchant Strategy and Business Planning team, which is responsible for vertical-level strategy development and coordination, support and execution of key strategic initiatives, market research and strategic intelligence, as well as operational management and business planning. This position will also work directly with Account Executives on client-specific business development projects and sales efforts.

This person will work closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the group, and will be responsible for supporting key initiatives and projects.

Key Functions and Day-to-Day Tasks May Include:

• Building strong relationships with NA Merchant AE leaders and influencing decisions at the senior level.
• Understanding client needs and merchant trends, anticipating opportunities and challenges, collecting and synthesizing AE feedback and recommending active measures to support group and vertical level targets.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Analytics, Global Technology, Pricing, Corporate Strategy, Product and Finance.
• Collaborating with global and regional merchant strategy and solutions teams to share best practices, and leverage product and analytic resources to drive efficiency and scalable results.
• Supporting NA Merchant’s vertical strategies, business development, or key initiatives; helping manage the day to day project and team activities to meet project goals and timelines.
• Supporting NA Merchant’s annual planning activities like end of year reporting, budgeting, and goal setting.
• Directly supporting business development activities for a set of clients in partnership with Account Executives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Students pursuing a MBA Degree with a graduation date between December 2023 - August 2024
• Strong communications skills, clear and concise written and spoken communications, and communications that demonstrate professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of business experience, with a strong track record of client service, strategic development and execution.
• Experience at a top-tier management consultancy and/or a solid track-record of operating in an in-house corporate/group strategy role, coupled with managing operations of a function or business unit.
• Knowledge of payment industry products, services and technologies, eCommerce, or mobile technology.
• Experience in client-facing roles, having led senior client discussions and solutioning engagements with multiple key stakeholders, ideally including financial institutions (issuers or acquirers), large retailers/merchants, PSPs, technology providers, etc.
• A proven track record of delivering high impact results working on projects in the areas of strategy, growth initiatives and new market/segment/business strategies
• Ability to structure and manage complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders.
• The ability to translate analytics, research, client/consumer needs into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; superior problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Creativity and resourcefulness to overcome unexpected roadblocks.
• An ability to challenge preconceived attitudes and behaviors and shape future thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This is a New York-based position. The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 68800 USD to 86000 USD.  Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.  In addition, this position is eligible for bonus and equity.  Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position is eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSH/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time off, and Wellness Program.

Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

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.