Senior Vice President, Chief Auditor

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters — to you, to your community, and to the world.

Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Visa is seeking an exceptional executive to serve as Senior Vice President (SVP), Chief Auditor leading the company's worldwide internal audit function. This senior leadership role reports functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the EVP, Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Auditor will provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve Visa's operations globally, helping the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership & Governance 

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, providing regular updates on audit activities, findings, and risk landscape 
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with Visa's global business objectives and emerging risks in the payments industry 
• Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across all Visa entities worldwide 
• Advise senior management and the Board on significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risks, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience 

Regulatory Relations & Compliance Oversight 

• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory interactions related to internal audit matters with U.S. regulators  
• Maintain direct relationships with various international regulators
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and requests related to internal audit scope, findings, and remediation activities 
• Ensure internal audit coverage addresses regulatory expectations and supervisory concerns across all jurisdictions where Visa operates 
• Provide regulatory insights to the Audit Committee and senior management on evolving supervisory expectations 
• Coordinate audit activities to support Visa's regulatory compliance programs globally 

Audit Operations & Execution 

• Lead the development and execution of the annual global audit plan, ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical risk areas including technology, cybersecurity, financial reporting, payments operations, regulatory compliance, and third-party relationships 
• Direct complex, high-impact audits across multiple geographies and business units, ensuring quality, timeliness, and actionable recommendations 
• Monitor management's remediation of audit findings and provide timely reporting on open issues to senior leadership and the Audit Committee 
• Ensure audit coverage addresses cross-border regulatory requirements and international payment system standards 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class global internal audit team of an estimated 100 professionals across multiple locations 
• Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development 
• Establish talent management strategies including recruitment, development, succession planning, and retention of top audit talent 

Stakeholder Management & Influence 

• Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with the Board of Directors, C-suite executives, and senior leadership across all business units and regions 
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient audit coverage and leverage work where appropriate 
• Represent Visa's internal audit function with regulators and in industry forums 
• Build credibility and maintain productive working relationships with regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions 

Innovation & Continuous Improvement 

• Drive innovation in audit methodologies, incorporating data analytics, artificial intelligence, continuous auditing, and other emerging technologies 
• Benchmark internal audit practices against industry best practices and implement improvements 
• Ensure the internal audit function remains agile and responsive to the rapidly evolving payments and fintech landscape