Manager – Crypto Strategic Initiatives

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.

As a Manager on the Crypto Strategic Initiatives Team within Growth Products and Partnerships at Visa, you will be responsible for driving execution of key strategic initiatives (or major workstreams within Initiatives) for Visa’s crypto efforts.  Example responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead program management across multiple crypto-related workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines
• Support key executive engagements and syndication of work across leadership, to ensure alignment and clarity of direction
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports summarizing initiative status, risks, and recommendations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across product, legal, compliance, finance, and operations to deliver against key initiatives
• Drive key decisions forward by preparing clear decision frameworks, identifying trade-offs, and ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Monitor and track progress of workstreams, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers. Proactively implementing mitigation plans
• Manage stakeholder communications, providing regular updates and ensuring transparency across teams.
• Support scenario planning and risk assessments for crypto-related projects and regulatory changes
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in managing complex regulatory and product development programs

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in operations or program management, preferably in fintech, blockchain, payments, or financial services
• 5 years of relevant experience most likely found in payments / financial services focused management consulting role, strategy and / or operations roles at a payments company (e.g., a payment facilitator, an independent software vendor, acquirer), or payments roles at a merchant
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, including the capability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment
• Track record of stakeholder management across technical, legal, compliance, and operational functions
• Strong understanding of crypto ecosystems and broader digital asset market dynamics
• Experience working with legal and regulatory teams, particularly on financial regulations, digital assets, or compliance matters
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing materials for executive leadership
• Experience with governance processes, including steering committees, executive reviews, and regulatory reporting
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Passion for innovation in financial technology and an interest in shaping the future of digital currency
• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior managers and external business partners
• Self-starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities

Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position.

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 146,200.00 to 211,850.00 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.