Senior Manager - Visa Direct Ecosystem Integrity

Visa is hiring a Senior Manager - Visa Direct Ecosystem Integrity in San Francisco, United States. It pays $172k-$276k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Visa.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Tools and skills the posting cites include risk management, regulatory compliance and data analysis.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 835 other open roles at Visa.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

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Manage ecosystem integrity controls and advance automated detection and data-driven compliance capabilities across the Visa Direct network.

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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 Senior Manager - Visa Direct Ecosystem Integrity supports the strategy and leads the execution of scalable controls across the Visa Direct ecosystem to help ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and transaction quality.

The role contributes to Visa Direct ecosystem integrity by helping orchestrate controls, advancing detection through automation and AI, and supporting consistent, scalable enforcement across the Visa Direct network.

This position serves as a cross-functional partner and subject matter expert, working across Product, Compliance, Legal, Rules, Technology, and Regional teams to enable Visa Direct ecosystem growth while maintaining a robust and compliant control environment. The role supports product development by translating ecosystem needs, regulatory requirements, and operational insights into product enhancements and roadmap input.

Ecosystem Integrity, Compliance & Network Strategy

Support the definition and execution of global strategy for ecosystem integrity, regulatory alignment, data quality, and network standards across money movement flows.
Help ensure ecosystem priorities support scalable growth, strong controls, and alignment with broader Visa Direct objectives.

Controls, Detection & Enforcement

Manage and help evolve control frameworks that support monitoring, issue identification, enforcement, and reporting.
Drive automated detection and data-driven compliance capabilities to identify risks, gaps, and non-compliant behaviors.
Implement consistent enforcement approaches aligned with ecosystem standards and business priorities.

Regulatory Compliance & Money Movement Requirements

Support standards for regulated money movement, including data requirements, transaction integrity, and cross-border obligations.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Regional teams to translate regulatory expectations into practical business and operational requirements.

Mandates, Governance & Exception Management

Manage the implementation and governance of global mandates, including readiness, exceptions, and escalation processes.
Translate policy and scheme requirements into operational controls and monitoring approaches.

Product Influence & Ecosystem Feedback Loop

Partner with Product teams to help ensure ecosystem, compliance, and control considerations are reflected in product strategy and design.
Share feedback from ecosystem trends, operational insights, and compliance gaps to inform future capabilities and roadmap priorities.
Support scalable product approaches that align with market, regulatory, and network needs.

Tools, Data & Automation

Support development of tools and reporting capabilities that improve monitoring, data quality, case management, and ecosystem visibility.
Champion use of automation, analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance efficiency and risk detection.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Advisory

Coordinate across Product, Compliance, Legal, Rules, Technology, Operations, and Regional teams to drive alignment and execution.
Support senior leaders with insights on ecosystem risks, control effectiveness, market readiness, and key compliance considerations.
Help manage escalations related to regulatory, partner, or ecosystem integrity matters.

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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, 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 Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
7+ years in payments / money movement ecosystem, with strong expertise in regulatory compliance (AML, cross-border), network operations, and transaction integrity
Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs and collaborate with senior stakeholders across Product, Compliance, Legal, and Technology
Understanding of payment flows (data requirements, and scheme/network rules), including emerging models
Strong product acumen, with the ability to translate regulatory and ecosystem needs into product requirements
Demonstrated track record of delivering scalable, data-driven solutions and operating effectively at both tactical and execution levels in complex, global environments

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $172,100.00 to $ 275,800.00 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.

How we rate this

Senior Manager - Visa Direct Ecosystem Integrity at Visa rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior Manager - Visa Direct Ecosystem Integrity is an open job at Visa.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed salary is $172k-$276k a year.
The role is based in US - San Francisco, CA.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Visa. Apply on Visa

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Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisEcosystem Integrity

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