Business Analyst (Business Strategy & Operations

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 Business Analyst (Business Strategy & Operations) supports the development and execution of strategic initiatives for Visa Client Services (CS) across the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region. This role serves as a key partner in driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, communications, learning and development, thought leadership, operational resilience, and transformational initiatives that support business priorities and enhance the employee and client experience.

The position is responsible for managing regional communications programs, learning and development initiatives, employee engagement action plans, thought leadership strategies, executive presentations, operational resilience and business continuity activities, and strategic programs that enable business growth and organizational excellence. The role partners closely with Operational Resilience teams to support Business Continuity Planning (BCP), organizational readiness, crisis preparedness, and resilience governance activities across the region. The role also supports the adoption of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and GenAI solutions, helping drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement across Client Services.

This position requires a highly collaborative, analytical, and creative professional who can translate business needs into actionable strategies, develop compelling executive communications, manage cross-functional initiatives, and build scalable programs that deliver measurable business impact.

The role provides exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across Client Services, Product, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Operational Resilience, and other regional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative and creative presentations and business reviews that provide insights and recommendations for senior leadership and the broader Client Services (CS) organization.
• Coordinate and execute regional meetings, learning programs, events, summits, employee engagement activities, and team functions associated with Client Services.
• Drive the regional communications strategy, including executive communications, organizational updates, leadership messaging, Viva Engage, Optimization Monthly, organizational charts, and communication campaigns that support key business priorities.
• Lead and support Thought Leadership initiatives that promote knowledge sharing, organizational awareness, business insights, and employee engagement across the LAC Client Services organization.
• Manage learning and development programs, including CS Pro Sessions, skill-building workshops, AI and GenAI enablement programs, leadership development initiatives, and other regional training offerings.
• Support the planning, execution, communications, stakeholder engagement, and reporting associated with the Regional Operational Excellence Council (ROEC) and other strategic client and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead Employee Engagement Action Plan (EEAP) initiatives through the analysis of employee feedback, survey results, and organizational metrics, while partnering with leaders to develop and execute action plans that improve employee experience and engagement.
• Partner with Operational Resilience teams to support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and organizational resilience initiatives, including continuity plan governance, testing and validation exercises, employee readiness activities, stakeholder communications, reporting, and compliance with enterprise resilience requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and monitor solutions that improve operational efficiency, employee experience, and business outcomes.
• Manage and publish process improvements associated with projects, programs, communications, and operational initiatives.
• Complete all documentation related to organizational initiatives and business changes, ensuring stakeholders are informed, trained, and appropriately engaged throughout implementation.
• Implement, track, and monitor projects, programs, communication campaigns, learning initiatives, and resilience activities to assess effectiveness, measure impact, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the adoption of AI and digital transformation initiatives by developing communications, training materials, enablement strategies, and engagement campaigns that increase awareness and utilization across the organization.
• Analyze employee and client feedback, engagement metrics, learning outcomes, operational data, and business insights to identify trends, provide recommendations, and support strategic business priorities.
• Assist with the maintenance of standard operating procedures, governance documentation, communication assets, business continuity documentation, and other controlled documents requiring updates as a result of organizational projects and programs.
• Manage multiple regional projects and strategic initiatives simultaneously while partnering with stakeholders across functional teams, countries, and levels of the organization to deliver measurable business results.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• Experience with content standards, style guides, and templates
• Experience in managing projects and time, introducing innovative ideas and processes.
• Experience in setting and accomplishing goals with high standards.
• Experience in taking initiative and working independently, taking ownership of outcomes.
• Experience in using communication skills to inspire, influence, and motivate others.
• Experience in adapting to shifting priorities and challenges.
• Experience in relationship management with key stakeholders and peers.
• Experience in knowledge management and content development.
• Experience with documentation and knowledge management tools.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $93.200,00 to $ 144.700,00 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.