About the Role
Visa is a global payments technology company connecting consumers, businesses, banks, and governments in over 200 countries and territories. We are looking for a dynamic and senior product leader to join our West & Central Africa (WCA) Solutions organization as the Director of Consumer Value Proposition (CVP). In this impactful role, you will provide strategic product direction, lead innovative initiatives, and partner with sales and operations leaders to accelerate revenue growth and attract, develop, and retain top talent across the region.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of innovative product professionals dedicated to the WCA market.
- Manage local product development and ensure the effective localization of global products to meet regional market demands and generate revenue.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business development, merchant sales, digital partnerships, and marketing teams to drive product adoption and operational support.
- Drive end-to-end project management for CVP initiatives, including business case preparation, system setup, pricing strategy, and launch communications.
- Utilize consumer research, Visa data analysis, and usage tracking to support WCA country product strategy development.
- Engage directly with clients to co-create bespoke financial solutions, drive existing product adoption, and navigate operational hurdles.
- Manage existing product benefit providers while continuously evaluating new partnership opportunities to optimize customer value and investment returns.
- Serve as the custodian of WCA core product rules, policies, and financial metric performance.
- Minimum of 10 years of robust experience in the financial services and fintech industries, successfully leading product teams and executing product development agendas.
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of client business models and how they align with Visa’s overarching strategic goals.
- Exceptional project management, execution capabilities, and the ability to deliver results against tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, advanced analytical skills, and strong financial acumen.
- Self-directed, highly motivated, and adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment.
- Digitally curious mindset with a keen interest in industry trends, digital offerings, and customer experience enhancements.
- Outstanding interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to shape the future of digital payments across West and Central Africa.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.
- Hybrid work environment supporting a collaborative office and remote schedule.
- Continuous professional development and global career growth opportunities.