Senior Manager, Strategy

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 will support the Head of Strategy & Business Transformation for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (AuNZPI). Core responsibilities include research, commercial analysis, and investment planning. Time spent on these areas will shift based on business needs. The Senior Manager will support workstreams as part of key strategy projects (e.g., P&L growth plans, innovation rollout, regulatory engagement, go-to-market) and ensure the AuNZPI Group Country Manager is equipped with the data and insights to meet corporate objectives.

Strong candidates are versatile team-players who learn fast, have high EQ and IQ, and carry a demonstrated record of driving workstreams through to successful outcomes.

What we expect of you day-to-day:

• Lead and deliver strategy projects, managing complex workstreams that drive business growth, innovation, and regulatory adaptation
• Structure and solve multifaceted business challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop actionable recommendations
• Present clear, data-driven insights and proposals to senior executives, influencing decision-making
• Conduct advanced market, financial, and competitive analysis, synthesising trends into strategic recommendations
• Develop thought leadership and contribute to executive forums, supporting transformation and change agendas
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment and buy-in across all levels of the organization

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. ​

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 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 project leadership, with a track record of independently managing complex strategy projects or workstreams
• Advanced analytical skills, including financial modelling, quantitative analysis, and the ability to interpret operational data
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities, navigating diverse interests and driving consensus
• High degree of adaptability, collaboration, and emotional intelligence, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced environments
• What we are looking for:
• Time spent in management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking
• Experience in and/or significant exposure to the payments industry preferred

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.