Manager Saudi Arabia

About Visa

Visa stands at the forefront of global payments technology, enabling seamless transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to elevate the way the world pays and gets paid, fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment for everyone, everywhere. At Visa, we empower our employees to drive meaningful change—tackling transformative challenges, expanding skill sets, and making a tangible difference in communities worldwide. Join us and embark on a career where your work matters, not just to you, but to society at large.

Role Overview

The Consulting Manager will serve as a pivotal leader in delivering high-impact consulting engagements for clients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This role is designed for professionals who thrive on solving complex business challenges, identifying strategic opportunities, and driving measurable outcomes. The position requires a blend of analytical rigor, client management expertise, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Ideal candidates will possess a robust consulting toolkit, deep experience in payments or financial services, and a passion for fostering collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Problem Solving

• Lead the day-to-day execution of consulting engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs, actionable recommendations, and tangible client impact.
• Transform intricate business challenges into structured analyses, compelling insights, and executive-level narratives that drive decision-making.
• Develop client recommendations rooted in data-driven insights, market dynamics, and Visa’s unique capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Orchestrate multiple workstreams and priorities with precision, maintaining unwavering delivery quality and adherence to timelines.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for client teams and internal stakeholders, building trust and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Support high-level client discussions by articulating findings, risks, recommendations, and implementation strategies with clarity and conviction.
• Navigate client feedback, objections, and evolving requirements with a constructive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional Visa teams, including Product, Sales, Marketing, Risk, and Innovation, to co-create tailored client solutions that align with strategic objectives.

Business Development & Commercial Support

• Contribute to the development of proposals and consulting pitches by translating client pain points into commercially viable problem statements and execution plans.
• Identify and cultivate follow-on opportunities, expanding the engagement pipeline by aligning current delivery with broader client needs and growth aspirations.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with internal teams to shape future engagements and drive sustainable business impact.

Project Leadership & Team Development

• Oversee project workstreams, coordinate team members, and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
• Mentor junior team members through structured coaching, constructive feedback, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to accelerate their professional growth.
• Champion a strong team culture by promoting collaboration, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in execution.

Thought Leadership & Practice Building

• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, reusable assets, and intellectual property to enhance consulting capabilities and drive consistency across engagements.
• Cultivate expertise in priority consulting topics, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor both internally and externally.
• Bring external market insights and innovation to client engagements, with a particular focus on trends and opportunities relevant to KSA and the broader GCC region.

Visa requires in-office presence for a minimum of three days per week, with specific expectations communicated by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in consulting, banking, payments, or a related analytical field.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools, such as Copilot and large language models (LLMs), to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex data sets and present findings in a clear, compelling manner.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles, with exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with business stakeholders at all levels.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to deliver persuasive presentations and reports.