Senior Manager, North America Inclusive Impact & Sustainability

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Strategy

Company Description

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.

Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement regional/country-specific social impact initiatives, such as small and micro business (SMB) capacity building programs, in partnership with the global social Impact function, regional business, functions and external partners. 

  • Lead sustainability-related initiatives including Visa’s Green Teams, monthly reporting, Earth month activities, and engage with clients on environmental related topics 

  • Manage internal and external partnerships assigned to deliver regional programs to ensure tangible outcomes.  

  • Build employee awareness and engagement in social impact regional/country programs, through but not limited to representing the function in internal meetings/events and providing opportunities for employees to be engaged in local social impact programs and activities.  

  • Work in close collaboration across different functions (e.g., MSA, Product, GE, Employee Engagement, Marketing, Communications, HR, etc.) to execute social impact team objectives.  

  • Understand the marketplace, standards, key players, and enablers such as financial inclusion, financial education, CSR and metrics to secure collaboration across the ecosystem.  

  • Share best practices from the NA region and collaborate with other regional owners and the social impact leadership team to cross pollinate ideas and programs. 

  • Lead various ad-hoc internal projects as assigned.​

The Senior Manager will report into the Head of North America Inclusive Impact & Sustainability.  

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:
• 8 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
• English proficiency required, French desired.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 9 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
• Demonstrated experience managing and growing similar programs in a corporate, agency or non-profit environment
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives from conception to execution
• Ability to present and influence broad, social impact initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in corporate philanthropy and program management
• Knowledge of and experience in the payments industry
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion
• Team player with experience working regionally or even globally across cultural, geographic and time zone boundaries
• Creative and resourceful in overcoming barriers and unexpected roadblocks
• Excellent understanding of, and passion for, social impact & sustainability
• Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative, with ability to influence and enable teams and colleagues across the business and without direct reporting relationships
• Self-starter approach to work and strong problem solver
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Additional Information

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 142,300.00 to 185,000.00 USD, 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.
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