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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Credit and Identity Risk Practice Lead

Visa Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$151,600 to $285,600 USD per year

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Description

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) is seeking a Credit and Identity Risk Practice Lead to develop high-impact projects for Visa's clients. The successful candidate will lead the Credit and Identity Risk Practice, designing, implementing, and optimizing strategies across the credit lifecycle to enhance risk management, improve decision-making, and drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement projects and solutions as the leader of the Credit and Identity Risk Practice
  • Design, implement, and optimize strategies across the credit lifecycle to enhance risk management, improve decision-making, and drive business growth
  • Provide deep expertise in credit risk frameworks and data analytics, with a strong focus on innovation and operational efficiency
  • Potential engagements could include credit policy assessment, underwriting strategy design, line management optimization, and bespoke risk management initiatives

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's, MBA, JD, MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Proven experience in credit risk management, consulting frameworks, and credit lifecycle optimization
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical complexity
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk governance policies
  • Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/or payment schemes, including products and services, business systems and processes, marketing initiatives, and card acquiring/issuing experience

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program
  • Estimated salary range: $151,600 to $285,600 USD per year

Work Arrangements:

  • At least 3 days in office, with expectations confirmed by the Hiring Manager
  • Travel: 5-10% of the time

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • credit lifecycle optimization
  • analytical complexity
  • banking operations
  • payment schemes
  • leadership

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Visa/job/US---Ashburn-VA/Director--Risk-Practice---Visa-Consulting---Analytics_REF088047W

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