JOB PURPOSE
Lead and be accountable for growth, support and development of the Visa consumer cards market in South East Europe (SEE) & CIS. Provide face-to-face support to key clients in terms of portfolio optimisation and enhancing issuance, activation and frequent usage of Visa?s consumer products.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to the development and implementation of the consumer products marketing plan and strategy
2. Establish and manage budget requirements for the Consumer Products segments in the sub-region
3. Manage the provisioning of education and sales support to relationship management
4. Manage the provision of consultancy to client banks and other stakeholders
 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
 Retail banking/financial services sector or card acquiring business experience with demonstrated experience in consumer products 
Demonstrated leadership skills in an international / matrix organization 
Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/ or payment schemes, including card-related products & services, business systems and processes 
Expert knowledge of how the brand, product platforms, and rules interact for existing and new payment solutions 
Strong commercial acumen - Previous product line P&L responsibility is a plus 
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills are needed to influence direction and change attitudes and decisions of senior level international bankers 
Strong self-management skills including demonstrable drive and energy 
Customer-facing experience, Sales experience and proven negotiation skills 
Retail merchant experience in a pan-regional environment is an asset 
Possession of strong knowledge and skills across a range of functions including strategy, marketing, operations, budgetary/accounting and administration, at a professional level 
Strategic and innovative thinker also capable of strong execution 
Strong communication and influencing skills, to work at all levels 
Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management, including the ability to work effectively within CEMEA, between regions and with Worldwide Staff 
Candidate must have the ability to travel frequently 
Language Skills: English and Ukrainian or Russian (oral and written). Working knowledge of Croatian would be a plus