Full-Time Sr. Contracts Analyst

Senior Contracts Analyst

Team SummaryClient Services provides industry-leading operational support to Visa’s clients around the world. With our deep knowledge and expertise, we bring the voice of the customer into the design, development and successful deployment of Visa products and services. We are trusted partners to Visa’s clients, providing expertise to support and successfully grow their business.

What The Senior Contracts Analyst Does at VisaPosition will develop and drive to completion the complex commercial agreements such as merchant acceptance agreements, master service agreements, Signature account agreements, etc

ResponsibilitiesThis role will partner with the various stakeholders throughout Visa to develop and manage complex commercial agreements and contracts from approved financial proposals. This role requires knowledge of industry best practices (in this case, contract drafting and contract management practices), and calls for deep collaboration and partnership with cross-functional senior leadership across our various stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Product and Sales. Specifically, this person will be an advocate for these stakeholders while effectively managing our contract process.The ideal candidate will be self-directed, analytical and a strategic thinker with experience in the payments industry.

1. Draft and drive to completion of commercial agreements (various levels of complexity) that achieve business objectives, and continue to support those business relationships once consummated
2. Liaise with our various stakeholders including Sales, Finance, Legal, and Audit to ensure contracts are developed consistently and approved promptly
3. Contract development, contract approval coordination, contract file and database management, recurring and ad hoc reporting, etc.
4. Participate in special assignments and provide ad hoc support and reporting as required

Why this is important to VisaThe Senior Contracts Analyst is a subject matter expert on drafting and client contracts management process, and as such, will be responsible for providing training regarding the contract process to internal stakeholders. The role calls for deep collaboration and partnership with leadership across Legal, Finance, Sales, Product, Client Services, and other internal stakeholders.This role is vital in helping Visa to understand and deliver against the goals of our key clients, allowing us to provide the right service enablement and partnership that recognizes client specific requirements and ultimately enables and supports client businesses.This is a remote position.

Basic Qualifications5 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

Preferred Qualifications6 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

We are looking for an individual who brings breadth of experience, a curiosity about payments, is results-driven and client-focused.Bachelors at minimum, J.D. from accredited law school highly preferred or equivalent experience- if not J.D., an Advanced Degree in specific applicable field preferred (e.g., MBA, Masters in Finance, Analytics, etc.)3-4+ years extensive previous contract drafting experience required (preferably at a company of the same size) – candidate must come in as expert contract drafterRelevant and transferable experience at a Fortune 500 or large-scale corporation or law firmStrong understanding of payments industry and Visa Products and ServicesBackground, knowledge, and experience with some or all of the following is preferred - the payment services industry and related credit and debit processing industries, banking and financial institutions laws and regulations, and, or antitrust and competition law, technology and digital payments, fintech.Proven ability to work independently and proactively, as well as collaboratively with minimal supervision, and engage directly with senior executive management and leaders across various functions throughout VisaExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Great interpersonal and negotiation skills. Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of managementManages well under pressure and tight deadlinesStrong attention to detail and ability to multi-taskSuperior analytical, pragmatic and problem solving, and writing skills and experienceExperience, and savviness to proactively identify, initiate, and drive strategic efficiency process improvements to completion, gaining consensus and influencing behavior cross-functionallyPrevious experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Required)Previous experience with Salesforce, Apttus or similar contract management software (preferred), and DocuSign or e-signature tools

Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.

Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical RequirementsThis 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.

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