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.
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Job DescriptionCross-border payments are a strategic pillar for global financial inclusion and digital commerce. As the Director of Product for Cross-Border Payments, you will lead the development and execution of product strategies that enable seamless international transactions for consumers and businesses. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of remittances, B2B payments, and global e-commerce enablement in Brazil.
You will work across functions—Product, Strategy, Compliance, Partnerships, Engineering, and Marketing—to deliver innovative, scalable, and compliant solutions. You will also engage with regulators, financial institutions, fintechs, and global merchants to drive adoption and market growth.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Planning
- Define and evolve the cross-border payments product vision and roadmap for Brazil, aligned with global strategy.
- Monitor regulatory developments, FX trends, and emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, digital wallets, DCC).
- Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
- Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure regulatory alignment (e.g., BACEN, AML, KYC).
- Develop business cases for new product initiatives and enhancements.
Execution & Go-to-Market
- Launch and scale cross-border payment products for pay-in and payout use cases.
- Build partnerships with banks, fintechs, PSPs, and global platforms (e.g., marketplaces, gig economy).
- Drive integration of APIs and data assets to enable real-time, low-cost, and secure transactions.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver product features, documentation, and training.
- Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory discussions.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
-10+ years of experience in payments, FX, or financial services, with at least 5 years in product leadership.
-Proven track record of launching and scaling payment products in Brazil or LATAM.
-Strong understanding of cross-border payment flows, FX settlement, and treasury operations.
-Experience working in matrixed organizations with global and regional teams.
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
-Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for international payments in Brazil.
-Strong network within the payments ecosystem (banks, fintechs, regulators).
-Ability to anticipate market trends and translate them into actionable strategy.
-Multilingual (Portuguese and English required, Spanish is a plus).
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. As our products and technology have evolved with the world, Visa remains ubiquitous, reaching new customers in new and often invisible ways. We are at the center of this digital revolution with a network that connects people with over 80 million businesses all over the world. And Visa’s network is expanding, accelerating our growth. Our resilient business model, with its strong track record of success, will provide you with amazing opportunities to grow in your career, as well.
We are looking for people like YOU. Come join a people-centric company where you can invest in your career.
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Why Work With Us
Our employees are our company. Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace has been our key priority. With our purpose to “uplift everyone, everywhere” as our guide, we’re building an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated and drive success inside our company and out in our communities.
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