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Brand Analyst

AT Visa
Visa

Brand Analyst

Johannesburg, South Africa

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The Brand Analyst will play a key role in bringing the Visa brand positioning to life with key audiences and across cultural verticals. This role is responsible for supporting the execution and optimisation of brand and sponsorship initiatives, ensuring consistency and excellence across every touchpoint.

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You will help operationalize Visa’s brand and sponsorship strategy, drive digital and social-first thinking, and ensure the seamless integration of our brand across media channels. Working closely with internal teams and agency partners, you will manage timelines with rigor, develop clear briefs, and apply meticulous attention to detail across multiple concurrent projects.

 

Your data driven approach, understanding of modern marketing channels, and commitment to innovation will help ensure Visa’s brand is relevant, impactful, and differentiated.

 

Essential Functions

  • Support the implementation of Visa’s brand positioning and creative strategy in collaboration with, and under the guidance of the Head of Brand & Sponsorships, ensuring the brand is brought to life across all touchpoints.
  • Draft comprehensive, insightful creative briefs for agencies, ensuring objectives are clear, deliverables align with brand strategy, and timelines are managed with discipline.
  • Drive digital and social media-first thinking in brand activities, supporting the planning and execution of digital campaigns and content strategies.
  • Collaborate with creative, design, and social agencies, providing feedback and ensuring the delivery of high-quality and impactful creative assets.
  • Analyze consumer segmentation and campaign performance data, generating actionable insights to inform brand activations and measure impact.
  • Support the management and tracking of sponsorship initiatives, participating in the activation and measurement of brand impact for both global and regional partnerships.
  • Contribute to the development and scaling of brand standards, guidelines, and tools to support innovation and brand consistency across the Markets in the region.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring meticulous attention to detail, on-time delivery, and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Prepare and present clear updates and reports on brand activities, insights, and outcomes for internal stakeholders.
     

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

  • 5 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field is preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience in brand management, marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable experience supporting or executing digital & social-first creative programs.
  • Sound understanding of modern marketing channels, digital content, and social media platforms.
  • Proficiency in writing effective creative briefs and managing agency relationships.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines with rigor.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  • Analytical mindset, be able to leverage data and insights for decision making and optimization.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative and proactive team member who brings energy, ideas, and positivity to the team.

Additional Information

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.

Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa
Job ID: 992fb677-4b04-4ab0-8a5e-512dac8cbf12
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Happy Hours
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)