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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.

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The OnDemand Services and Automation organization is focused on the design, development and delivery of OnDemand services that elevate the client experience, making engagement with Visa simple, intuitive, and rewarding.

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual to lead our Voice of the Client (VoC) and market research initiatives. This role will be pivotal in developing strategies to gather, analyze, and interpret customer feedback, as well as conducting in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor strategies that leverage emerging technologies, including generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The ideal candidate will have profound knowledge in customer experience, market research, and the potential opportunities offered by AI in client solutions to enhance discovery and provide seamless guided experiences.

Join us as we shape the future of client experience.

Voice of the Client (VoC):

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive Voice of Customer (VOC) strategy to identify client’s needs and expectations to guide solution enhancements and inform new development efforts.
• The VoC strategy includes but it is not limited to VoC programs (surveys, interviews, feedback submitted, etc.) design, data analysis, insight generation, actionable recommendations, feedback loop, continuous improvement, measurements and reporting.
• Develop an overarching framework for conducting user surveys among clients and client-facing staff to identify improvement opportunities, new solution concepts, and measure satisfaction levels.
• Utilize the Net Promoter Score (NPS) as a key performance indicator to evaluate customer loyalty and satisfaction and determine how we can best trend without over-surveying the users.
• Articulate insights in an engaging and actionable manner, keeping key stakeholders updated and ensuring alignment.

Market Research:

• Design and execute a comprehensive market research strategy and plan to inform business decisions and strategy.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, best practices, and competitor strategies with a special emphasis on the potential of AI in enhancing client self-service solutions, improving information searchability, and knowledge management. Additional focus includes broadening access for new audience segments and Information Architecture (IA).
• Collaborate with product owners and key stakeholders to align our market research and customer experience strategies with the overall business objectives.
• Stay at the forefront of the latest market research tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Present results and insights to stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.

Service Experience:

• Lead product owners, designers, and CS stakeholders to understand and apply customer insights, research findings and CX best practices by articulating key themes and new digital-first experience concepts with a human centered approach.
• Assess and define the site IA and search best practices for better information findability and personalization based on user needs, new audience segments, and ideal flows.
• Develop innovative strategies to enhance our client solutions, leveraging AI technologies with a focus on improving IA, search and discoverability of information and tools.
• Provide product owners and key stakeholders with expert guidance on enhancing client experience and solutions.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure the successful implementation of client solutions.
• Distill client experience requirements to inform development of new OnDemand solutions.
• Think critically about the design of a new offering and implications related to customer impact vs. required efforts.
• Develop and facilitate ideation and concepting workshops with cross-functional stakeholders to leverage collective knowledge for collaborative solution development.
• Update user personas based on learnings and research to encompass new audience segments as needed.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• Expertise in market research, VOC strategy and framework, and customer experience design at a large global company.
• Deep understanding of client experience strategies, market research methodologies, and AI technologies.
• Experience with chat, chatbot, knowledge management, and search platforms is a plus.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret customer feedback and translate data into actionable insights and proposals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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 132,200.00 to 171,900.00 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.