Licensing Analyst

and help turn client needs into successful Visa solutions. You'll work at the intersection of business and technology, partnering with different teams to support the implementation of new and additional Visa products and services.

You'll have the opportunity to understand customer requirements, provide expert guidance on Visa products and regulations, and translate complex business needs into clear technical requirements.

Digital fluency is important in all our roles, and you'll be encouraged to use emerging technologies, including Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to work effectively and support your day-to-day activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing consultative support on license requests and guiding applicants through Visa bylaws, eligibility criteria, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze licensing eligibility and requirements per Visa Rules, managing the licensing process for prospective and current clients.
• Consult with clients and execute requests related to license administration, including sponsorship options, upgrades, mergers, acquisitions, and terminations.
• Identify and execute operational opportunities to increase service quality or efficiency.
• Ensure the Licensing team, partners, and stakeholders deliver on commitments and meet customer expectations.
• Investigate licensing questions and issues, requiring understanding of Visa Bylaws, Rules, banking structures, and regulatory requirements.
• Formulate recommendations and refer cases to management, identifying unusual scenarios or potential risks.
• Evaluate and understand how client-licensing data impacts upstream and downstream processes and departments.
• Build awareness of Licensing rules, policies, and processes in relevant markets.
• Contribute to system and process enhancement discussions, including performing acceptance testing.

• Relevant professional experience, supported by a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Master's, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD).
• Experience in licensing, regulatory, or related processes within financial services, payments, or another regulated environment.
• Experience gathering business and technical requirements and translating them into clear documentation.
• Experience coordinating projects, including project planning, status reporting, issue tracking, and problem resolution. Familiarity with project management tools or methodologies would be an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a global environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• We'd particularly value experience with process improvement or system enhancement initiatives, as well as client onboarding, due diligence, or lifecycle management.