Director Consulting

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

The Director will be part of the Visa Consulting & Analytics team which
delivers high impact consulting, analytics, and data science projects to our
clients across MENA. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our
growing practice to lead business development efforts, lead the work on
consulting projects, structure and drive consulting and analytics projects,
guide team members to develop detailed analyses, derive relevant insights, and
shape clients’ strategies and implementation efforts. Responsibilities
include: Lead and deliver consulting projects Guide team members in
structuring and delivering different consulting project workstreams Develop
project pitches and proposals and secure new consulting assignments with
clients, as well as re-engagements opportunities via a consultative sales
approach in assigned markets Resolve clients’ complex strategic problems,
synthesizing complex questions and ambiguous client situations as required Use
Visa’s and external data to analyze client needs across the focus markets and
identify opportunities for consulting assignments with Visa key clients If
required, work on client site to design and project manage the implementation
of consulting recommendations, marketing campaigns, product value
propositions, product migrations, etc. If required, develop and deliver client
training programs and impart best practices knowledge sharing to Visa clients
Manage project budgets and resources to perform all required duties Work
closely with different Visa functions, including Sales, Product, Marketing
etc., to ensure a seamless consulting projects delivery and impact In
coordination with Country Managers and Account Executives, develop plans for
consulting activity securing funds from partnership agreements to support
Consulting projects where such agreements exist Bring Visa Consulting &
Analytics proposition to new market Support Visa business development teams in
developing client partnership pitches and proposals Develop and evolve Visa
Consulting & Analytics service offering Develop Visa Consulting & Analytics
thought leadership material Lead knowledge sharing initiatives with consulting
teams in other regions to incorporate best practice, source analytical or
other solutions to bring global perspective to local clients Carry out other
ad hoc support, support other functions and teams within Visa, and work on
internal projects 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 two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general
guidepost of being in the office ‎50% of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Education/ professional qualifications: MBA or Post Graduate studies is a
plus A recognized undergraduate degree qualification ‎10+ years of solid
consulting experience Consulting experience gained within either a strategy
house, a Big ‎4 firm, or an in-house strategy function of a financial
institution is a plus Experience in financial services and payments industry
is a plus Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical
and financial modelling skills Excellent presentation skills and ability to
present to senior execs including c-suite Relationship management skills –
should be able to manage internal and external stakeholders at senior levels
High attention to detail and commitment to quality Superior project management
skills Expertise in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint to develop superb client
presentations Group facilitation and presentation skills Results driven,
flexible and both internally and externally customer focused Self-motivated
and able to use own initiative with limited direction Strong teamwork and
collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with inter-
disciplinary groups Fluency in English is mandatory, fluency in Arabic is a
strong plus Extensive travel and onsite presence in KSA is required for this
position

Additional Information

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.