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San Francisco, California, United States
Onsite
About Us
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
The Manager, Ai Strategy & Partnerships will help shape Visa's strategy across the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of emerging technology, product innovation, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on understanding how advancements in AI are reshaping commerce, payments, and digital experiences. The role will work closely with AI model providers, developer platforms, infrastructure companies, startups, and strategic technology partners to identify opportunities relevant to Visa's long-term growth strategy.
This is an opportunity to join Visa's Global Growth Products & Partnerships team and work directly with many of the companies shaping the future of AI. The team is responsible for understanding where the market is heading, identifying opportunities for Visa to participate in emerging ecosystems, and helping translate those opportunities into new products, partnerships, and business lines.
The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in emerging technologies. They enjoy learning how new products are built, tracking shifts in developer ecosystems, evaluating business models, and developing informed perspectives on where technology is creating new opportunities. They are comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping shape strategy within rapidly changing markets.
Strategy & Ecosystem Development
Develop a deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including model providers, AI applications, developer platforms, infrastructure providers, and emerging technology trends.
Monitor market developments, competitive activity, startup ecosystems, and evolving developer behavior to identify strategic opportunities relevant to Visa.
Conduct market research, ecosystem mapping, and strategic analysis to help inform Visa's approach to AI-native commerce and emerging digital experiences.
Build relationships with founders, product leaders, developers, investors, and ecosystem participants to gain insight into where technology and business models are evolving.
Develop recommendations and strategic perspectives that help guide product, partnership, and investment decisions.
Product Strategy & Partnerships
Thought Leadership
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
U.S. Applicants Only
The estimated salary range for this position is $146,200.00 to $ 233,700.00 USD per year, 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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.