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The incumbent will be responsible for strategic planning, policy execution and oversight of Visa’s risk policies in the areas of merchant risk & data security. These programs and security standards have the objectives of maintaining a resilient payment ecosystem given the rapid increase of non-traditional licensees, fast digitization of payments and the ever-evolving cybersecurity threats.

This position will own policy execution of AP & CEMEA regions’ Merchant Risk, Third Party and Vendors’ compliance, as well as oversight on all data security programs specifically aimed at stakeholders with access to cardholder data so as to protect the integrity of the Visa payment system. The focus of data security programs is to increase adoption of security standards and solutions by client banks, third parties, vendors and merchants to protect vulnerable data. The group’s charter is also to increase visibility of Third Parties in the payment ecosystem. In all cases, strategies, action plans and programs will be designed and implemented to control risks, taking into account geographic differences, while at the same time supporting business growth, accelerate innovation and reinforce Visa’s brand leadership.

Responsibilities

Third Party & Data Security team (AP & CEMEA): Implement global programs, develop regional policies & programs to increase transparency, strengthen accountability and reduce data security risks of client banks, third parties, processors and merchants. Scale is 500+ agents and similar numbers of Level 1 and 2 merchants.

o   Policy Execution: Accountable for policy execution, operations  & oversight of the following programs:

o   Agent registration

o   Approved card vendor program

o   PIN Security compliance

o   PCI data security compliance – agents, processors, merchants

o   Access Control Servers (ACS) and Visa Net Processor (VNP) compliance

Drive data security initiatives – ensure data security initiatives such as Technology Innovation Programs, Qualified Integrator/Reseller program are delivered to a high standard that increasingly differentiates Visa.

Lead mitigation efforts for high-risk third party entities identified:  Provide oversight and guidance to Risk Services Managers (RSM) by ensuring practical action plans are developed and implemented and are executed as on a timely basis

Lead development of regional security standards and country plans - Responsible for developing and maintaining security standards at the regional and country-level including PCI Data Security, PA-Data Security.

Collaborate on Emerging Technology regional standards related to Point to point encryption, Mobile mPOS and Tokenization.

Drive Data Security awareness initiatives: Ensure sufficient training and documentation exists so clients, card vendors and third parties understand clearly what is required.  Recommend best practice, processes and policies towards the documentation and development of best practices guides

• Relevant risk management experience within the payments industry, banking.  Previous risk strategy, policy and operations experience in a global organization required
• Strategic thinker, providing thought leadership with good problem solving skills
• Leadership and management skills - committed to motivate and develop a high performance team. Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible with ability to influence in a matrix organization.

• Ability to be an effective coach and have tough conversations when necessary
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables and projects to meet timelines efficiently, adapt quickly to changes in priorities and to structure & manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with focus on drive to completion and tangible impact
• Exceptional project management and ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex multi work stream projects

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.