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Progress starts with you.\nJob Description\nWhat is it all about?\nThe Visa Global Tax Team is seeking a hands-on indirect tax professional to help build and scale Visa’s global indirect tax function. As Visa continues to expand its products and commercial offerings, this person will own critical elements of our International and US indirect tax advice and operations, including VAT/GST and US S&U tax. Will also review M&A and global client deal contracts.\nThe Sr. Director, Global Indirect Tax, will report directly to the Global Head of Tax while partnering globally with the regional heads of tax, Controllership, Finance, Product, Legal, Government Engagement, Treasury, and Corporate Strategy to translate complex tax requirements into practical decisions, reliable systems, and scalable processes.\nWhat we expect of you, day by day:\nGlobal Indirect Tax Strategy\nDevelop and execute Visa's global indirect tax strategy, aligning tax objectives with broader business priorities. \nMonitor and assess global indirect tax developments, including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, digital services taxes, e-invoicing, and other emerging transaction tax regimes. \nProvide strategic guidance on indirect tax implications of new products, commercial structures, market entries, and strategic initiatives. \nLead indirect tax risk management efforts and proactively identify opportunities to improve tax 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of indirect tax audits, examinations, inquiries, and disputes globally. \nCoordinate responses to tax authorities and external advisors. \nAssess regulatory proposals and legislative developments that could impact Visa's business model. \nDevelop strategies to mitigate risk and support business continuity in an evolving regulatory environment. \nPeople Leadership\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. \nBuild organizational capability and ensure appropriate succession planning and talent development. \nTax Technology and Transformation\nChampion tax technology modernization initiatives, including indirect tax automation, data analytics, and systems integration. \nPartner with Finance Technology and Enterprise Systems teams to improve tax determination, reporting, and data quality capabilities. \nIdentify opportunities to simplify and standardize indirect tax processes globally. \nVisa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations 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