VCA Associate

Our mission is to develop Merchant Partnerships across digital industry verticals such as eCommerce, Telcos, GIG economy, etc. The team engages across multiple functions within the Visa organization to bring the very best of Visa’s expertise and assets to our clients - earning well-qualified wins to drive revenue growth while building trust and growing engagement and satisfaction among teammates, partners, and clients.

The Visa Consulting & Analytics Leadership Program (VCA LP) is a 12-month fast track consulting program for early career candidates. The program supports our goal to support VCA’s projected growth by building a strong entry level pipeline of talent with consulting capabilities. The chosen associate will gain exposure in various VCA practice areas, such as: strategy, portfolio optimization, digital, risk, and implementation support.  In addition to meaningful projects in various areas, associates are given training & development, mentoring, networking and leadership exposure.

You can expect to, on a project-by-project basis:

• Prepare client project proposals, clarifying objectives, scope, deliverables, approach, dependencies, roles and responsibilities
• Oversee project setup including (but not limited to) hypothesis testing, data insight gathering, formulating methodologies and strategies
• Develop fact base by undertaking client interviewing, collecting and analyzing inputs such as client data, process flows, policies, competitive, industry and environmental information
• Identify solutions and recommendations that address client objectives and result in performance improvement, demonstrate relevant Visa Consulting & Analytics methodologies, frameworks and global standard methodologies
• Design and deliver compelling presentations to illustrate findings, ideas, and recommendations within consulting engagements

More generally:

• You will identify and surface opportunities for client projects and submit for inclusion into account plans
• Build, develop and maintain models, contribute to Intellectual Property creation and standardized VCA offerings
• Continuously build knowledge, surface new insights and produce thought leadership pieces that contribute to practice development and global standard methodology

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

• Currently In a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Economics)
• Complete Qualification before June 2025
• Excellent analytical abilities, intellectually curiosity and interest in finding new ways to do things
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Professional maturity, strong work ethic and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in professional, academic, or volunteer environments
• A global mindset and ability to work in a diverse workplace.
• Ability to work constructively in teams, highly collaborative with a great attitude working on cross-functional teams where there may not be a direct reporting line.
• High energy level, performance oriented and passionate about customers, payment industry, and emerging technologies.

Travel required to Qatar and Kuwait
Position based in Beirut

• Flexible working hours are expected as the candidate would need to attend/organize calls with other time zones including other markets in CISSSEE/Middle East/Africa as well as with global team in San Francisco
• 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.