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Visa lists this Manager, Global Corporate Development opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
Visa's Global Corporate Development and Mergers and Acquisitions (CDMA) team forms part of the Global function which is collectively responsible for helping shape Visa's strategy by identifying industry trends, maintaining relationships with relevant external partners, as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and executing strategic acquisitions/investments across all of Visa's geographies and businesses. As the payment landscape evolves, the Corporate Development & M&A team works with regional and business executives as well as corporate strategy to evaluate, analyze, and prioritize Visa's inorganic strategic ambitions. Corporate Development & M&A team is a key partner of the business executives and is central to shaping the M&A and Investment agenda for Visa.
The Manager, Global Corporate Development will support the identification, evaluation, and execution of public and private company acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, and other strategic initiatives. A strong candidate will have foundational knowledge of the payments or fintech industry and early evidence of strategic thinking. Candidates should have experience contributing to transactions across key stages of a deal process, from target identification through closing, and a developing understanding of deal dynamics and typical friction points. They must be collaborative by nature, eager to build internal and external relationships, and able to contribute effectively to cross-functional diligence workstreams under the guidance of senior team members.
Responsibilities
Support Visa's growth strategy through identification, assessment, and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures
Assist with research into industry trends and specific opportunities for growth within Visa's existing businesses and expansion into new areas. Help synthesize findings into clear, data-grounded points of view for internal stakeholders
Conduct rigorous analyses, including valuation and business case modeling, to provide detailed guidance and insight regarding potential acquisitions and investments
Partner with Corporate Development & M&A Leaders as well as business unit teams on strategy development and opportunity identification, contributing to a systematic and ongoing deal flow process
Support business unit coverage to maintain an ongoing flow of ideas aligned with their strategic objectives
Assist with tracking pipeline, market outreach, and deal flow for ongoing discussions with key business sponsors and stakeholders
Participate in Visa's detailed diligence processes, partnering with Visa colleagues and external advisors to develop understanding of complex businesses efficiently. Support prioritization of diligence efforts and escalation of critical findings to senior team members
Help identify and communicate rationales and risks associated with proposed transactions through written and verbal communications, with guidance from senior team members and consideration of Visa's overall interests
Support the preparation of presentations for Visa's senior leadership that convey clear narrative, outline strategic trade-offs, and inform executive decision-making
Assist the Visa Integration/Separation team on post-close planning and execution activities
Support Visa's global industry engagement and deal relationships with investment banking, PE, and VC firms. Develop familiarity with partner companies and assist with coordination of investment and related activities
Contribute to all of Visa's M&A activities, including team culture, Corporate Development and M&A practices, and development of strong working relationships grounded in trust, collaboration, respect, and open assistance with all teammates
Demonstrate strong attention to detail across all work product, including financial analyses, written communications, and diligence materials, ensuring accuracy and quality in a fast-paced deal environment
Some travel is expected as part of the role
This is a hybrid position.Expectationofdays intheoffice will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors 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
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
4+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or strategy consulting (preferably with M&A exposure), or 3+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, including financial and valuation analyses
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with developing experience preparing materials for senior stakeholders
Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding environment with highly motivated professionals
Strong work ethic, passion for learning, and professional curiosity with the ability to contribute to problem-solving both independently and collaboratively
Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and work collaboratively across teams
Familiarity with payments, fintech, or financial services industries is a strong plus
U.S. Applicants Only
The estimated salary range for this positionis $146,200.00 to $ 233,700.00 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. 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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
Who can apply
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