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Visa · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager, Risk Consulting

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. The Senior Manager, Risk Practice will serve as a project leader and trusted advisor, focusing on authorization optimization, fraud mitigation, and dispute-related advisory work to drive high-quality consulting engagements.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a project leader and trusted advisor to clients
Focus primarily on authorization optimization, fraud mitigation, and dispute-related advisory work
Partner closely with cross-functional partners across VCA and the broader Visa organization
Support opportunity identification, participate in early-stage problem framing, and contribute to proposal development
Play a key role in project scoping, structuring workstreams, and ensuring effective project delivery from kickoff through execution
Demonstrates grounded experience in at least one risk domain: authorizations, fraud, or disputes
Supports project delivery through domain-specific insights, analytical interpretation, and solution recommendations
Communicates complex concepts clearly and concisely
Serves as a trusted advisor, leading workstreams or projects focused on authorization optimization and related risk initiatives
Produces high-quality insights, analyses, and structured recommendations
Ensures deliverables reflect emerging risk trends across both issuing and acceptance ecosystems
Supports identification of client needs and participates in business development activities
Contributes to proposal development and supporting materials
Builds strong relationships with account teams and cross-functional partners
Translates ambiguous problems into structured, actionable frameworks
Analyzes large datasets to uncover meaningful insights
Contributes to scalable methodologies and toolkits
Works cross-functionally with broader Visa teams
Partners with global and regional stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution
Demonstrates teamwork, clarity, and consistent communication
Understands the risk and operational challenges faced by issuers, acquirers, processors, and merchants
Communicates technical and strategic insights effectively
Drives actionable client outcomes

Qualification

Payments risk managementFraud mitigationAuthorization optimizationAnalytical skillsConsulting experienceCommunication skillsTechnology awarenessClient engagementCollaborative approachGrowth mindset

Required

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

Preferred

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
9 or more years of experience in payments risk management across issuers, acquirers, processors, fintechs, or consulting
Prior experience in at least one of: authorizations, fraud, disputes
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience with financial KPIs and ROI‑based decisioning
Consulting experience preferred
Technology‑curious with awareness of digital and fraud‑related trends
Conversant in fraud risk management systems and technology
Collaborative approach with internal and external partners
Growth mindset that embraces creativity, optimism, and failing-fast

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program

Company

Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.

H1B Sponsorship

Visa has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (459)
2024 (424)
2023 (416)
2022 (515)
2021 (351)
2020 (407)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
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Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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