Sr. M&A Manager

About UsVisa 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.Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 11-11-2026Job DescriptionRole Summary:Visa’s Global Corporate Development and Mergers and Acquisitions (CDMA) team forms part of the Global function which is collectively responsible for helping shape Visa’s strategy by identifying industry trends, maintaining relationships with relevant external partners, as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and executing strategic acquisitions/investments across all of Visa's geographies and businesses. As the payment landscape evolves, the Corporate Development & M&A team works with regional and business executives as well as corporate strategy to evaluate, analyze, and prioritize Visa’s inorganic strategic ambitions. Corporate Development & M&A team is a key partner of the business executives and is central to shaping the M&A and Investment agenda for Visa.The Senior Manager, Global Corporate Development will provide support in identifying, evaluating, and executing public and private company acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, and other strategic initiatives. A strong candidate will benefit from payments industry familiarity and proven strategic thinking. Candidates should have had experience working on multiple transactions – including all elements: target identification through to closing, and have a firm understanding of a deal process as well as typical points of friction in a transaction. They must be skilled at driving cross-functional diligence teams through detailed processes without losing focus on what truly matters. They must be collaborative by nature and be able to build quality internal and external relationships.ResponsibilitiesSupport Visa’s growth strategy through identification, assessment, and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint venturesInvestigate industry trends and specific opportunities for growth within Visa’s existing businesses and expansion into new areas, as well as absorb information and help form a persuasive point of view grounded in data, and articulate this view effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including executive managementConduct rigorous analyses, including valuation and business case modeling, to provide detailed guidance and insight regarding potential acquisitions and investmentsPartner with Corporate Development & M&A Leaders as well as the Business on strategy development and realization, and identify corporate development opportunities in a progressive, systematic and routine fashionSupport business unit coverage to maintain an ongoing flow of ideas aligned with their objectivesAssist with the tracking of pipeline, market outreach and deal flow for ongoing discussions with key business sponsors and stakeholdersManage Visa’s detailed diligence processes, partnering closely with Visa colleagues and external advisors to understand complex businesses in a short period of time. Prioritize efforts and escalate critical findings effectivelyIdentify clear rationales and risks associated with proposed transactions through spoken and written communications with key stakeholders, considering Visa’s overall interestsBuild presentations for Visa's senior leadership that convey effective narrative, outline strategic trade-offs, and drive executive decision-makingSupport the Visa Integration/Separation team on post-close planning and executionAssist with Visa's global industry engagement and deal relationships with Investment Banking, PE, and VC firms. Serve as a Visa interface with partner companies and act as a point of coordination for­ investment and other activities with these companies.Contribute to all of Visa’s M&A activities, including the development of fellow team members, Corporate Development and M&A practices, and company culture. Develop working relationships grounded in trust, collaboration, respect, and open assistance with all teammatesSome travel is expected as part of the role.Visa requires at least 3 days in offiRoce, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD.Preferred Qualifications:9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD.MBA or other relevant graduate degree from a top-tier institutionExperience in financial services and/or payments strongly preferredDemonstrated success operating in fast-paced, high-expectation environments alongside highly driven professionalsProven ability to lead complex projects with multiple workstreams, including cross-functional and external stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated rigor in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysisExcellent communication skills and executive presence, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, boards, and external partnersComfort operating in a team-oriented, collaborative culture while providing independent thought leadershipHands-on M&A execution experience, including identifying, evaluating, and addressing key deal issues across legal, regulatory, accounting, and tax dimensionsGlobal or multinational business experience preferredInformation for US ApplicantsFor roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $172,100 to $275,800 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 HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.Mental/Physical RequirementsThis 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 EmployerQualified 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.SummaryLocation: US - New York, NY; US - San Francisco, CAType: Full time