Sr. Manager, Global Supplier Risk Management

Visa 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.

The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international, and multi-currency environment.  Key tasks include 

• Oversight of Data Maintenance function, focusing on key operational metrics including turnaround time, SLA tracking, and employee productivity

• Management of Data Maintenance team, located in multiple geographies, to enable a consistent approach to queue management, assessing workloads, addressing backlogs, and resolving escalations

• Lead the ongoing, global initiative to enable suppliers on the Ariba Network, including completion of setup tasks, integration into on-boarding functions, and achieving high levels of network adoptions within Visa’s supplier base

• Partner with global peers and finance leaders to constantly enhance and improve key processes, including reduction of SLA times, process automation, and enhancements that are critical to drive efficiency needed to manage rapidly expanding business activity

• Preparation and analysis of global metrics, utilizing data to create process efficiencies, identify bottlenecks, and initiate process improvements

• Act at primary liaison for internal audit and SOX testing and validation

• Instill a culture of continuous improvement in a methodical, pragmatic and expeditious manner including automation of manual processes and controls and standardization of accounting or business processes.  Use Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve Controllership activities

• Drive team performance to “Best in Class” standards by improving employee commitment and identifying single point of accountability

• Develop effective succession planning, strategic resources, and focus on employee career growth

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:
• 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 Qualifications:
• 9 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
• Experience managing aspects of the Procure to Pay process, including due diligence tasks and management of large volume of data
• Experience of managing a finance team in a commercial multi-national environment
• Sound experience with managing internal and external audits
• Ability to work well under pressure, across different functional groups and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and support business objectives while effectively balancing risk reward trade-offs
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Oracle Financials, Service Now, and SAP product suite of Ariba and Concur
• Knowledge of the payment industry
• Self-directed and motivated
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage issues to resolution
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and tools
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to instigate and support change.
• Able to communicate and build cross-functional relationships work with all levels of personnel and interact with senior and executive management
• Customer focused, driven and can lead by example

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 128,200.00 to 185,650.00 USD per year, 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.