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Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and client-focused professional to join our team as a Consultant - Licensing, Card Design & Co-Brand .

This role sits at the intersection of product, brand, and partnerships , providing end-to-end consultancy to clients across licensing, card design, and co-brand programme development. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor , enabling clients to navigate complex approval processes, accelerate speed to market, and unlock commercial opportunities through innovative card products and partnerships.

The role plays a critical part in maintaining Visa's brand integrity, governance standards, and client experience , while supporting issuers, fintechs, and partners across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted consultant to clients and internal stakeholders, providing end-to-end guidance across licensing, card design, and co-brand partnership setup.
• Deliver expert advisory on Card Design and Co-Brand approvals, ensuring compliance with Visa Product Brand Standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Review and manage card design and co-brand submissions end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, quality, and delivery within defined SLAs.
• Guide clients through product launches and onboarding, aligning design, partnership structures, and licensing requirements to enable smooth and timely market entry.
• Provide strategic consultancy on co-brand programmes, supporting partner selection, value proposition design, and alignment with commercial and regulatory expectations
• Advise issuers, fintechs, and partners on brand standards, manufacturing requirements, and design feasibility, ensuring all card products meet physical, digital, and regulatory requirements.
• Enable revenue and growth opportunities by supporting co-brand approvals, accelerating speed to market, and enhancing product differentiation and customer experience.
• Act as the primary point of contact for complex queries, providing clear guidance, managing expectations, and navigating clients through approval processes and governance.
• Collaborate across Onboarding, Implementation, Product, Risk, Legal, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution and consistent client experience.
• Identify and escalate risks, exceptions, or non-standard cases, applying strong judgment and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency, contributing to system enhancements, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver client-facing materials, presentations, and training, enhancing understanding of processes, timelines, and requirements.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client-facing roles within payments, financial services, or fintech, with strong ability to provide consultative guidance to senior stakeholders
• Solid understanding of card design, Co-Brand partnerships, and licensing processes, including Visa Product Brand Standards, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing end-to-end approvals, operational workflows, and high-volume case handling, with strong attention to detail and delivery within SLAs
• Demonstrated ability to support product launches and client onboarding, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Strong commercial mindset with experience advising on co-brand programmes, partnership structures, and value proposition development
• Knowledge of card manufacturing processes, brand standards, and design feasibility considerations, across physical and digital formats
• Proven ability to engage cross-functionally (Onboarding, Product, Risk, Legal, Marketing) in a global, matrixed organisation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience creating client-facing materials, training, and stakeholder updates
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, handle exceptions, and make sound judgment calls
• Track record of driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and continuous enhancement initiatives

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.