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Job Description
As a Director of Product Development, the professional will
be responsible for
leading the Product Development team for Debit / Credit Processing in
CEMEA
, ensuring compliance with
Central
Europe
, Middle East and
Africa
regulatory obligations within Pismo’s platform.
This includes monitoring established rules and changes in the regulatory
landscape
and
relevant bodies, as well as tracking industry standards, market trends, and technological innovations. The role also involves mapping needs, insights, and feedback from current clients and prospects.
Key
Responsibilities
:
Oversee
the
development
of
Debit
/
Credit
Card
Products
aligned
with
Central
Europe
, Middle East
and
Africa
r
egulatory
standards and compliance requirements.
Continuously
monitor
regulatory
changes
and
industry
benchmarks
to
ensure
product
compliance and
competitiveness
.
Collaborate
with
engineering
and business
development
teams
to
evaluate
implementation
approaches for
the
product
roadmap
(build vs.
partner
).
Drive
cross-functional
collaboration
with
other
teams
to
deliver
integrated
solutions
.
Ensure
product
quality
,
including
non-
functional
aspects
such
as
integrity
,
resilience
, and
scalability
.
Understand
and
anticipate
customer
needs
and
market
dynamics
to
inform
product
strategy
.
Apply
critical
thinking
and
articulate
improvements
in processes and
products
.
This is a remote
position
. A remote position does not require job duties
be
performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote
positions may
be required
to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
8+ years of experience with CEMEA regulatory standards and compliance frameworks, regional regulators, driving improvements and developing new Credit and Debit Card Processing products.
8+ years in Product Development and Management, specializing in the design and implementation of Credit Card Processing solutions for CEMEA financial institutions.
5 years as Product Director, leading Tribes and Squads focused on the development and support of Issuer Processing Credit and Debit Card Products.
Deep understanding of the CEMEA financial market, including product standards, business and regulatory aspects, industry trends, benchmarks, and evolving client needs.
Expertise in API integration and microservices architecture within Cloud Computing environments.
Proven proficiency in product research and analysis, ensuring data-driven decisions and market alignment.
Strong foundation in Regulatory Compliance and Industry Standards, primarily within the CEMEA financial ecosystem.
Mandatory experience managing software engineering teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
Fintech experience (desirable).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (desirable)
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.
