Manager, Consulting Generalist at Visa Incorporated

Visa Incorporated operates the world’s largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.

We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, debit, prepaid and cash access programs to cardholders. Visa’s card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in over 200 countries and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Manager, Consulting Generalist

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• Using VISA and external data to analyze client needs across the focus markets and identify opportunities for consulting assignments with VISA’s key clients.
• In coordination with Country Managers and Account Executives, develop plans for consulting activity securing funds from partnership agreements to support Consulting projects where such agreements exist.
• Support in the development of project pitches and secure new Consulting assignments with clients, as well as re-engagements opportunities via a consultative sales approach in assigned markets under the guidance of the East Africa consulting lead.
• Deliver Consulting projects. Resolve complex strategic problems.
• Synthesize and manage complex project structures when required.
• Manage, facilitate and implement consulting services and meet client’s business targets (assignment objectives, project scope, budget, paperwork, external consultants’ supervision and project delivery). Work closely with other VISA groups, including Product, Marketing etc., to ensure a seamless Consulting experience in the countries of focus.
• Work on client site to design and project manage the implementation of marketing campaigns, value propositions and prepaid & credit products.
• Where appropriate, work with designated practice areas globally to incorporate best practice, source analytical or other services and leverage global consulting solutions.
• This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of solid experience in the following areas: value proposition design, product development and launch.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Experience should be gained within a top-tier bank or the financial services practice of a top-tier consulting firm.
• A combination of regional and global experience strongly desired.
• Deep consulting skills and client engagement capabilities.
• Advanced client contact and presentation skills.
• Credibility with clients and working teams and diplomatic skills to extract desired outcomes. Comfortable interacting with and presenting to senior management of clients and VISA.
• Highly analytical with advanced PowerPoint skills and Excel skills.
• Superior project management skills.
• Fluent communicator.
• Must have financial acumen and commercial awareness skills.
• Results driven, flexible and both internally and externally customer focused.
• Able to travel frequently and work on client site for extended periods across SSA.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative with limited direction.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary groups.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluency in English mandatory

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• 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.