Senior Counsel, Global Risk Management

2 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Visa Full time

Company Overview: Visa stands as a premier entity in the realm of payments and technology, facilitating over 259 billion secure transactions annually across more than 200 nations and territories.

Mission Statement: Our goal is to unify the globe through a pioneering, convenient, and secure payments network, empowering individuals, enterprises, and economies to flourish while adhering to a shared mission – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the optimal method for transactions.

Position Overview: Visa is in search of a proactive and business-oriented attorney to enhance its expanding Global Risk & Regulatory Affairs division. This role will report to a Senior Managing Counsel within the Global Risk sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Risk and other oversight functions to safeguard Visa and foster trust within the broader payments ecosystem.
  • Assist in the formulation, evaluation, and execution of essential risk policies and protocols.
  • Ensure compliance among Visa network participants with Visa Rules and associated policies.
  • Support the Regulatory & Risk Governance team during regulatory interactions.
  • Contribute to the Enterprise Risk Management team, including assistance with quarterly management and board meetings.
  • Provide legal guidance for supervisory interactions and coordinated responses to crisis situations.
  • Monitor and report significant regulatory trends to key stakeholders within the company.
  • Review and approve legal content and presentations produced by business teams.
  • Manage multiple priorities while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively with Visa's regional and local legal and risk teams globally to address regional and local challenges, ensuring consistent approaches across Visa worldwide.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD).
  • A valid license to practice law in the state of employment or the ability to obtain state registration as in-house counsel.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4 or more years of pertinent experience with an advanced degree.
  • Strong academic background, including a J.D. degree (or equivalent), with admission to practice law in the United States.
  • Demonstrated business acumen, capable of working independently and collaboratively with business clients at all levels.
  • Proactive problem solver with a calm demeanor under pressure and a positive work ethic.
  • Experience providing legal support for complex business initiatives in large-scale environments, both domestically and internationally.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clarify complex legal matters to stakeholders with varying levels of legal understanding.
  • Prior experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is advantageous.

Additional Information:

Work Hours: Varies based on departmental needs.

Travel Requirements: This role may require travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be conducted in an office environment, necessitating the ability to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and via telephone, and operate standard office equipment such as computers and telephones.

Visa is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local laws.

Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is between 165,400 and 215,000 USD annually, which may include potential sales incentive payments. Salary may vary based on job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for bonuses and equity. Visa offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Programs.

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