Business Development Analyst - Bahrain (based in Riyadh)

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

• Identify Opportunities in the financial institutions and fintech space and turn them into viable business for Visa.
• Collaborate with Visa Client & cross-functional teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop comprehensive launch plans, define stakeholders & work within defined timelines.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market insights, business performance, and growth projections.
• Work with, motivate, and manage support teams to ensure alignment. Provide guidance, support, and hold team members accountable for delivering on time.
• Allocate and deploy teams/ resources in line with agreed priorities with the GCC Digital Partnerships teams. Monitor team utilization and adjust as needed.
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact launch success. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges.
• Maintain clear and open communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and management. Provide regular project status updates and reports.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Conduct thorough reviews and testing as necessary.
• Ensure all initiatives are in line with Visa’s contract commitments. Take proactive measures to control costs and avoid overruns if going beyond commitments.
• Keep client initiatives on schedule by closely monitoring milestones and deadlines. Adjust implementation plans as needed to accommodate changes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including activation / implementation plans, status reports, and changes from either side.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field e.g. Business, Project Management
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
• Experience in cards payment
• Experience as a Project Manager, Sales Manager or similar role, with a track record of successful implementations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Arabic is highly desirable
  
  

Additional Information

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.