Financial Institutions Sales Strategy and Operations, Intern - Summer 2026

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. 

Visa’s Internship Program provides an immersive, 12-week journey where you’ll work on impactful projects that drive Visa’s mission forward. As a Visa intern, you’ll build valuable connections across the organization, sharpen your communication and business acumen, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment. 

Throughout the program, you’ll have exclusive access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to deepen your expertise, expand your industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skillset. You won’t just be learning, you’ll be contributing, collaborating, and innovating every step of the way. In addition to professional development, you’ll enjoy a variety of intern social events that foster community, connection, and fun throughout the summer 

The experience culminates in an exciting final presentation, where you’ll showcase your project achievements, share key insights, and present your recommendations to Visa’s leaders and stakeholders. This is your chance to demonstrate your business impact, highlight your personal growth, and align your work with Visa’s vision for the future. 

The North America Financial Institutions Sales, Strategy and Operations Intern will assist with various tasks and projects to support the Sponsor Bank segment. This role involves working with different cross-functional teams to help deliver growth to Visa’s sponsor bank partners, enhance risk management, improve the sponsorship ecosystem, and support operational excellence. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Participate in cross-functional projects to refine existing strategies to drive growth for Visa’s sponsor bank partners. 
• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to identify client pain points and assist in launching new products/services. 
• Help with creating frameworks and processes to improve ‘specialized sales’ for Sponsorship in collaboration with Super Regional, Regional, and Community FI Sales teams. 
• Support the alignment and implementation of strategies and operating models for the Sponsor Bank segment. 
• Support the process of tracking and measuring sales objectives to improve collaboration, pipeline management, goal setting, and recognition. 
• Help monitor market trends, activities, and competitor actions to support the development of strategies and plans for clients. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field with a graduation date in December 2026-August 2027 
• Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications that demonstrate professional judgment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Basic knowledge of payment products. 
• Proactive, self-starter, and strategic thinker with strong analytical skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Process-oriented with the ability to document processes and achieve goals across multiple tasks. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other functional areas to understand operational issues. 
• Client-focused, with a determination to resolve issues and conflicts. 
• Curious mindset and a hands-on approach to all activities, with real passion for the payments industry. 

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $26/hr to $30/hr 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.  

Work Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered. 
 
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department 

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. 

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.