Senior Director - CEMEA Global Processor Partnerships Lead

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Job Description

The Senior Director , Vis a Global Processor Partnership s, is responsible for executing business development strategies through partnership to grow our business and drive innovation adoption with processor partners located in Visa's CEMEA Region (Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa) . These clients are third party issuer p rocessors (TPP \ 's) .

This person will work with CEMEA Processing Head in CEMEA region and provide operational support, strategic analysis, sales analysis and technical expertise . The result of these efforts will be increasing strategic value to the client, identifying new uses cases, and delivering Visa innovation across the ecosystem including p rocessing (Issuer ) , program management, BIN sponsorship and core s olutions .

The Senior Director will also directly develop the portfolio of issuer processors and processing resellers in the CEMEA region .

The role requires a deep understanding of the payments ecosystem, its players, and payment technologies. Th e Senior Director is required to say abreast of global payment trends and technologie s that may affect client strategies.

This position is full-time and locate d in Dubai .

As the Senior Director for Global Processor Partnerships , you will:

• Head the development and execution of all related sales activities with all Issuer p rocessor in CEMEA region
• Work with p roduct and processing teams to identify and prioritize the implementation of Visa solutions ( tokenization , push payments , i nstal l ments, d igital issuance , risk and dispute solutions ) for TPP integration and distribution.
• Identify and eliminate friction points that limit our ability to innovate and drive brand outcomes
• Oversee the development and manage ment of the reporting of CEMEA P rocessing Partnership sales plan s, including relevant metric s . Review KPI's regularly with Processing Head to identify var iances and work with the RPS team to address them.
• The person will be directly responsible for all issuer processor relationships and business development activities :
• Deliver on specific and aggressive processor account plans focused on Visa processing products and services, including traditional products, emerging digital solutions, white-labeled services, and/or open platform extensions to processors
• Identify strategic opportunities through a strong understanding of clients' businesses, including payment processing strategies aligned with Visa's overall strategy
• Build and deepen relationships/partnerships with processor executives
• Prepare proposals, RFP's, and negotiate contractual relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Participate on relevant cross-functional teams (internal / external) that include representation from Product, Technology, Corporate Strategy, Digital Innovation, Operations, Marketing, Risk and Market Research groups

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

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of issuer processing, trends, and dynamics including ability to technically assess and engage with processors, fintech clients , neo-banks, and all related technology players

• Strong knowledge of the CEMEA TPP landscape and the comparative position of regional ecosystem enablers

• 12-15 years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD

• 10 years Pre-Sales or business development experience with related TPP sales and relationship management experience in the payments industry; issuer/acquirer processing experience/functional processing understanding is critical.

• Demonstrated track record of providing guidance and influence across multiple levels within a client organization, including senior executive management

• Background in planning, managing and closing complex sales efforts

• Background with Processing products and Platforms and its nuances

• Ability to implement strategic initiatives, including market sales plans, policies, and operational decisions

• Proven technical/operational project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with all levels, including senior management

• Excellent strategic thinking and analy tic skills and a proven track record of creating solutions that increase revenue

• Ability to manage & grow internal and external resources and cross-functional relationships

• Proven ability negotiating business agreements and ability to enhance existing and develop new business partnerships

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): Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job ID: VISA-REF082133W-1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-08-26T14:22:25