Team Summary
Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) drives tangible, impactful and financial results for Visa's clients, including card issuers, acquirers, and merchants. Drawing on our expertise in strategy consulting, data analytics, brand management, marketing, operations and macroeconomics, VCA solves the most strategic problems for our clients.
The VCA team within Japan provides a comprehensive range of consulting services and solutions to our clients in Japan, that address unique challenges in areas such as strategic growth, profitability, risk management and digital strategy.
VCA Managed Services members play a key role in enhancing the partnership with one of Visa Japan’s largest clients by supporting strategic planning and implementation of their most strategic initiatives.
What a Manager, VCA Managed Services does at Visa:
We are currently looking for a Manager to drive consulting engagements and Visa solution sell-in for one of our largest clients in Japan, contributing to strategy and new business development in their issuing business. The Manager will manage consulting projects or workstreams, drive Visa solutions sell-in, and act as a key point of contact for their issuing business, working closely with client teams, her/his manager, and internal local/global stakeholders as needed.
Responsibilities:
Drive initiative implementation to enable client’s issuing business growth by applying Visa solutions and consulting methodologies, such as clarifying key questions, gathering and analyzing quantitative data, and assisting in developing strategic recommendations in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Example areas of support include:
New issuing business strategy development support and execution
Supporting new product, business, or customer journey design, development, and rollout
Contributing to the sell-in of new Visa solutions and supporting project management activities (from requirements gathering through implementation), coordinating with cross-functional teams in both English and Japanese
Build and maintain effective relationships with client managers and key stakeholders to facilitate project execution and ensure client needs are met.
Deliver high-quality project outcomes by utilizing consulting and/or product management skills, coordinating with subject matter experts, including data analysts, product specialists, and client service representatives in Japan and overseas.
Consult with and report to their manager as needed to ensure alignment of project direction and quality of project outputs.
Develop expertise in relevant subject areas, identify emerging trends, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practice documentation.
Manage project setup and administrative tasks, including preparing contracts, supporting internal reporting, and following compliance procedures to ensure smooth project delivery.
Why this is important to Visa
Our purpose is to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
VCA’s services allow our clients to boost their business performance by leveraging Visa’s expansive solution, thought leadership, and market insights and data. This in turn drives Visa’s business, creating a win-win relationship where both client and Visa’s incentives are aligned to grow the business. This dynamic combined with the long-term relationship we have with clients enables a deeper level of engagement and impact compared to traditional consulting firms. VCA projects also help drive Visa Japan’s strategic initiatives and accelerate Japan’s transformation to a cashless society.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

