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Visa

Head of Visa Government Solutions, Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam

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.

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Head of Visa Government Solutions, Vietnam 

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. 

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers. 

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays. 

Team Summary 

You will be an integral part of the global Visa Government Solutions team. The role will be based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh and report directly into the Head of Visa Government Solutions for regional South East Asia.   

What's exciting about joining the Visa Government Solutions team? 

  • You’ll be supporting highly strategic public sector clients on high impact projects. 

  • Partner with industry stakeholders to develop innovative new solutions.  

  • We’re a key part of Visa’s focus on new payment flows as a growth driver for our business. 

  • Given the nature of the sector, it will drive Visa brand values especially as a purpose-led brand with social and economic impact. 

The team comprises of a highly motivated team of business leaders who create impactful results with and for our clients. Here at Visa, we strive to excel with our partners and via strong internal and external collaboration, we enable and inspire ecosystem players to drive e-payments and financial inclusion. 

If you are business savvy with public sector and financial services industry experience that can help further establish Visa as a leading payments solutions partner, you should apply! 

What a Government Solutions Lead does at Visa: 

 

Visa is seeking an experienced payment professional to join Visa Government Solutions to lead our work in Vietnam. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:   

  • Expand and deepen our public sector sales strategy and delivery in the region, including developing a list of prioritised client and solution opportunities. 

  • Identify and execute commercial opportunities in government led projects that focus on government payment flows, data, and other government growth priorities, with the objective of establishing a strategic footprint and/or develop new business flows for Visa. 

  • Identify and engage potential partners in the form of issuers, acquirers, program managers, processors, fintechs and other enablers who will strengthen our government solution propositions. 

  • Develop and execute sales strategies / account plans to increase sales volume and market share and expand product category visibility.  

  • Develop innovative strategies and solutions in collaboration with Visa cross-functional teams banks and fintech partners to address challenges and requests from government clients.  

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders including the Government Engagement team to strengthen our relationship with key public sector stakeholders, align on our government outreach strategy and targets, approach to educating decision makers and influencers on how Visa can support. 

  • Partner with our marketing and communication teams to position Visa as a leader in the payments industry and a resource for government agencies. 

  • Lead RFP response and commercial deals in collaboration with cross-functional teams  

  • Continuously review market landscape, recommend, develop, and implement new creative approaches to growing the Visa business. 

Why this is important to Visa: 

This is a role we have identified globally to drive a new strategic business for Visa. As citizens, we are all aware of the important and increasing roles the government play in our lives, something the recent pandemic has emphasized. Government payments are a significant part of this, be it government making payments to suppliers or social payments in form of disbursements or even accepting tax payments from citizens. At the same time Governments are leading the way in launching innovations in payments (such as Central Bank Digital Currencies, open data) and in dealing with the big challenges of our times (climate, sustainability). We are looking to partner with governments around the world as they drive ambitious plans in a variety of areas such as to support economic recovery and drive digitalization.  

 

 

Qualifications

What you will need:  

  • 12+ years’ experience in complex sales management, with expertise in payments/ financial services industry managing financial sector and government stakeholders   

  • Active network in the public sector in Vietnam. 

  • Robust understanding of how public sector sales and public agencies operate with deep expertise in navigating government agencies and procedures, including government procurement and public sector contracting vehicles  

  • Very strong collaboration, stakeholder management and relationship skills required to balance the need to both navigate and serve external client and partner requirements, whilst leading cross-functional teams in internal solution development and go-to-market strategy 

  • Strong business development and consultative sales experience, with the ability to share with a wide range of stakeholders on Visa’s capabilities and produce business cases 

  • Understand payment flows between Governments, Governments and businesses, Government and citizens 

  • Strong financial acumen and outcome oriented 

  • Ability to negotiate business agreements whilst enhancing existing and new relationships 

 

What will also help: 

  • Prior sales and consulting experience servicing government clients and projects 

  • Specialist public sector payments infrastructure expertise is a plus. 

  • Solutions-focused mindset 

  • Experience in effectively creating and confidently delivering presentations to senior stakeholders with strong written and oral communication in Vietnamese and English 

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): Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job ID: 2e77d5d8-f7f9-4018-be07-a3a25b4a45bc
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
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
    • Leave of Absence
  • 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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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