Senior Manager Network Partner Solutions

This role will report to the Director Network Partner Solutions.

• Responsible for the Europe and CEMEA regional Partner Solutions and RFP Process.
• Management of the endtoend Partner RFP and Selection process for the respective region simplifying the complex and removing commercial and technical barriers to delivery.
• Provide solution recommendations to Visa Direct stakeholders based on analysis of network partners to ensure Partners align with strategic objectives and provide the necessary capabilities.
• Support Partner and Stakeholder meetings workshops and Q&As throughout the Partner RFP and Selection process.
• Present key findings risks and issues as part of initial partner analysis and highlight the impact of any deviations from minimum standards.
• Provide endtoend functional commercial and technical support when reviewing highprofile partner opportunities.
• Conduct the assessment of potential network partners against Visa Direct minimum standards across: technical integration Treasury FX and payment operations. 
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to drive improvements and increase effectiveness.
• Provide regional market insight and feedback to influence priorities and drive network enhancements.

Qualifications :

Mid to senior level experience in a Payments Product or Technical Integration role gained from a Transaction Banking Payments (FinTech) or Remittance institution.
Have a passion for the future of payments and a deep understanding of global payment ecosystems industry trends and schemes including wallets virtual accounts and associated capabilities such as: Realtimepayments (RTP) confirmation of Payee (COP) GPI and OpenBanking etc.
Deep understanding of connectivity standards such as Swift API and H2H/ SFTP.
Indepth knowledge of payment industry standards such as ISO 20022 SWIFT MT JSON with ability to analyze specifications as required.
Knowledge of crossborder payments Treasury and FX processes desirable.
Knowledge of Virtual accounts Bankingasaservice (BAAS) and Wallets desirable
Experience of managing a bank tender process proposals or RFP processes an advantage.
European language skills an advantage but not mandatory.
Knowledge of compliance regulatory product and technical aspects associated with payments.
Experience with both File based and API integrations between Financial Institutions and their customers.
Knowledge of Correspondent banking desirable.
Ability to balance a complex mix of interpersonal skills technical proficiency outstanding communication skills and commercial judgement to drive outcomes.
Excellent presentation skills and a proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across different markets and functional lines.
Independent day today working with excellent planning analytical and problemsolving skills driven resilient with attention to detail and positive under pressure.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime