Job Description

By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple positions across the Merchant Sales & Acquiring organization.

This MBA Intern role will be part of the North America Merchant Sales & Acquiring (NA MS&A) team, which is responsible for owning end-to-end sales and strategy for Visa’s seller-side ecosystem. This team is responsible for driving acceptance and managing strategic client relationships with merchants, their banks and other enablement partners.

We will match you based on experience, skills and interests to the best fit MBA intern roles in our organization, across one of the following focus areas:

• Client Partnerships
• Data & Analytics
• Strategy, Business Planning and Operations

This person will work closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the group, and will be responsible for supporting key initiatives and projects.

Key Functions and Day-to-Day Tasks May Include:

• Building strong relationships with NA MS&A account executive (AE) leaders and influencing decisions at the senior level.
• Understanding client needs and merchant trends, anticipating opportunities and challenges, collecting and synthesizing AE feedback and recommending active measures to support group and vertical level targets.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Analytics, Global Technology, Pricing, Corporate Strategy, Product and Finance.
• Collaborating with global and regional merchant strategy and solutions teams to share best practices, and leverage product and analytic resources to drive efficiency and scalable results.
• Supporting NA MS&A’s vertical strategies, business development, or key initiatives; helping manage the day to day project and team activities to meet project goals and timelines.
• Supporting NA MS&A’s annual planning activities like end of year reporting, budgeting, and goal setting.
• Directly supporting business development activities for a set of clients in partnership with Account Executives.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Students pursuing a MBA Degree with a graduation date between December 2024 - August 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of business experience, with a strong track record of client service, strategic development and execution.
• Experience at a top-tier management consultancy and/or a solid track-record of operating in an in-house corporate/group strategy role, coupled with managing operations of a function or business unit.
• Knowledge of payment industry products, services and technologies, eCommerce, or mobile technology.
• Experience in client-facing roles, having led senior client discussions and solutioning engagements with multiple key stakeholders, ideally including financial institutions (issuers or acquirers), large retailers/merchants, PSPs, technology providers, etc.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and professional judgement
• A proven track record of delivering high impact results working on projects in the areas of strategy, growth initiatives and new market/segment/business strategies
• Ability to structure and manage complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders.
• The ability to translate analytics, research, client/consumer needs into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; superior problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Creativity and resourcefulness to overcome unexpected roadblocks.
• An ability to challenge preconceived attitudes and behaviors and shape future thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary for a new hire into this position is $53/hr USD which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.