Senior Business Analyst

This Senior Business Analyst position will serve as part of Visa's Operations and Infrastructure (O&I) Audit and Risk function within the O&I Technology Management team. This position will provide oversight, coordination, and delivering the activities that support successful internal audits, external audits and compliance, regulatory activities, and external customer/client requests while effectively balancing the individual elements of these activities.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary point of contact for daily Operations and Infrastructure audit, risk, and compliance inquiries, including responding to questions related to audit methodologies, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of audit processes, risk assessment frameworks, and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate and manage responses to regulatory inquiries, due diligence requests, and internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Oversee the management of audit findings, including supporting the development of remediation plans, tracking issue resolution, and reporting on progress.
• Prepare and distribute reports and to management and stakeholders, summarizing key risks, compliance status, and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for audit and risk initiatives.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration or another related field.
o Significant and relevant technical experience meeting the job description may be substituted for degree requirements.
• 3-5 years of work experience in Information Security, Audit, Risk, and/or Compliance
o Open to experience in other relevant fields (e.g., finance, business administration, information technology, etc.) if candidate can demonstrate relevancy to this Information security-based role
• 2+ years direct participation and experience across common industry audit and security policy areas, including, but not limited to ISO, NIST, COSO, COBIT, PCI, FFIEC, SOX, SSAE16/ISAE3402, SOC 2 and others
• Experience working with multiple individuals on internal and external delivery
• Effectively drive tasks and action items to closure, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout the process
• Ability to synthesize a variety of data points, problem solve and formulate comprehensive and effective execution and risk mitigation plans
• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal to support compliance and certification audits
• Must be extremely flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities on very tight deadlines.
• Experience in Audit/Compliance/Regulatory discussions and proactive readiness activities in a large global financial institution or a matrix organization
• Excellent Data Analysis skills using Microsoft Excel, SQL, or other scripting languages
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, PCI QSA/ISA Certifications preferred

Additional information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 106,700.00 to 154,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.