Vice President, Head of Open Banking

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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

As the VP, Head of Open Banking within Visa’s Product Organization, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Visa’s Open Banking initiatives This executive role is pivotal in driving transformation, delivering business growth, and ensuring Visa remains at the forefront of open banking, digital payments and account-to-account solutions You will be responsible for P&L ownership and growth objectives, leveraging your experience from both large enterprises and scale-ups.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with strong business and technical acumen, a deep understanding of Open Banking, digital payments, and account-to-account payments You are ready to lead large-scale transformation, inspire cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable results in a dynamic environment

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and develop a comprehensive Open Banking strategy aligned with Visa’s global product vision and business objectives.

• Lead transformational initiatives to drive innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership in Open Banking and digital payments.

• Own the P&L for Open Banking, ensuring budget efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth.

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of Open Banking initiatives provide regular updates and insights to senior executives

• Drive clarity and alignment on product roadmap priorities and delivery strategies, collaborating with regional and global leadership..

• Partner closely with engineering and technology leaders to ensure seamless integration of Open Banking solutions, from concept through delivery

• Drive alignment between product and technology roadmaps, fostering a collaborative environment to accelerate innovation and resolve technical challenges

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, leveraging insights from both large organizations and scale-up environments..

• Oversee planning and execution of product launches, ensuring stakeholder alignment, resource readiness, and risk mitigation.

• Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Represent Visa in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and key partners to advance Open Banking initiatives.

• Support preparation for business reviews, leadership forums, and executive meetings.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, computer science, or a related field MBA or advanced degree preferred
15+ years of experience in product management, strategy, or related fields, with significant exposure to financial services, fintech, and payments European and UK Open Banking and payments experience preferred
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation and delivering measurable business impact
Proven experience with full P&L ownership, driving budget efficiency, and achieving profitability targets
Track record of success in both large, complex organizations and smaller, high-growth scale-ups
Deep understanding of Open Banking, digital payments, and account-to-account payment ecosystems
Strong business and technical acumen ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Demonstrated leadership experience, including building and managing high-performing teams
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities

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.

Why work here?

If you thrive on rapid growth and enjoy working alongside positive, driven teammates, you’ll feel right at home here.

Help us to uplift everyone, everywhere. Whether you’re starting your career, pushing your capabilities or are a seasoned professional, learn how we can partner to reimagine the world.

About Us

At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Our evolving technology keeps us at the heart of the digital economy, connecting people to 80+ million businesses worldwide. Backed by a resilient, proven model, our expanding network fuels growth—for Visa and for your career.

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