Vice President, Head of Open Banking

Visa unspecified • Stockholmfull_time

As the VP, Head of Open Banking within Visa’s Product Organization, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Visa’s Open Banking initiatives. This executive role is pivotal in driving transformation, delivering business growth, and ensuring Visa remains at the forefront of open banking, digital payments and account-to-account solutions. You will be responsible for P&L ownership and growth objectives, leveraging your experience from both large enterprises and scale-ups. 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with strong business and technical acumen, a deep understanding of Open Banking, digital payments, and account-to-account payments. You are ready to lead large-scale transformation, inspire cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable results in a dynamic environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Execute and develop a comprehensive Open Banking strategy aligned with Visa’s global product vision and business objectives. 

  • Lead transformational initiatives to drive innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership in Open Banking and digital payments. 

  • Own the P&L for Open Banking, ensuring budget efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth. 

  • Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of Open Banking initiatives; provide regular updates and insights to senior executives. 

  • Drive clarity and alignment on product roadmap priorities and delivery strategies, collaborating with regional and global leadership. 

  • Partner closely with engineering and technology leaders to ensure seamless integration of Open Banking solutions, from concept through delivery. 

  • Drive alignment between product and technology roadmaps, fostering a collaborative environment to accelerate innovation and resolve technical challenges. 

  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, leveraging insights from both large organizations and scale-up environments. 

  • Oversee planning and execution of product launches, ensuring stakeholder alignment, resource readiness, and risk mitigation. 

  • Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

  • Represent Visa in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and key partners to advance Open Banking initiatives. 

  • Support preparation for business reviews, leadership forums, and executive meetings.