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Progress starts with you.\nJob Description\nCompany Description\nVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.\nJob Description\nVisa is seeking a Cybersecurity Sales Leader to drive the commercial growth, regional sales and go-to-market (GTM) strategy and market positioning of Visa’s cybersecurity solutions across CEMEA.\nThis role operates at the intersection of sales , commercialization, market development, and strategic collaboration with Visa’s regional and global solutions teams, Client Services, and Visa Consulting & Analytics (Advisory). The role also serves as a client-facing representative for Visa in the cybersecurity space.\nPosition Summary\nMarket, Ecosystem & Strategic Growth\nMaintain deep understanding of the cybersecurity market landscape, including key vendors, emerging players, and competitive dynamics across CEMEA.\nContribute to strategic growth initiatives by identifying sales opportunities across partnerships, market expansion, and post-integration support\nProvide regional market insight to to inform investment, partnership, and solution strategy.\nAdvisory & Client Services Collaboration\nWork closely with Visa Consulting & Analytics and Risk Services to deliver a unified “One Visa” cybersecurity value proposition.\nSupport integrated client engagements that combine strategic advisory with scalable Visa solutions.\nAct as a senior cybersecurity SME in executive workshops and strategic client discussions.\nThought Leadership & Spokesperson Role\nServe as a spokesperson for Visa in cybersecurity across CEMEA.\nRepresent Visa at industry conferences, panels, and CISO forums.\nPartner with Corporate Communications to shape external messaging and thought leadership.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships within the CISO community.\nQualifications\nQualifications and Experience\n10-15+ years of experience in cybersecurity sales, technology solutions, consulting, or related risk domains.\nProven experience in commercializing enterprise solutions and defining GTM strategies.\nStrong executive presence with the ability to engage C-suite, CISOs, and ecosystem partners.\nExperience working in matrixed, global organizations.\nPreferred\nExperience identifying or supporting partnerships in cybersecurity or adjacent technology domains.\nBackground in consulting, advisory, or strategic roles alongside product or solutions leadership.\nPrior experience in payments, fintech, banking, or large-scale digital platforms.\nExposure to regional regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO, NIST, data protection regimes).\nAdditional information\nVisa 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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.\nVisa is an EEO Employer\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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