Director, Ecosystem Security Latin America

Company Description**
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity**. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind - making sure that Visa is _the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere_. This is our global vision and the **common purpose** that unites the entire Visa team. Technology, as a global payments technology company, is at the heart of what we do, Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an **uncommon opportunity** to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

Job Description**
The Role**

Reporting to the Head of Ecosystem Risk LAC, the _LAC Ecosystem Security Director _will execute a broad portfolio of responsibilities oriented to the LAC Data Security Ecosystem. The full-time employee will work to manage the several Security Programs for all countries in LAC.

The Ecosystem Data Security goal is to maintain and enhance stakeholder trust in Visa by securing data across the payment system. Visa takes a comprehensive and layered approach to payments security with a dual focus, protecting cardholder data wherever it is found in the payment ecosystem and making strategic investments in technologies that enable stakeholders to respond to compromises and prevent fraud.

The key Data Security Programs and Activities are the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, the Technology Innovation Program, The PIN Security Program, Third Party and Processor Risk, VisaNet Processor Risk Program, Third Party Risk and Agent Registration Program and the Approved Vendor Program.
**Key Accountabilities**
- Manage the strategy and programs oriented to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for the LAC Region. As a Founding Member of PCI, Visa maintain and evolve industry standards, which have been expanded to include PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements, P2PE Standards, and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). These Programs include TPA PCI DSS program, Merchant PCI DSS Program, VNP PCI DSS Program and Pin-security program
- Manage the VisaNet Processor Risk program to ensure the Visa payment system is protected from operational and financial risk associated with Visa endpoints. Visa Rules state that a Visa client is responsible for any and all loses caused by its agents.
- Manage the Third-Party Risk program (TPA) and its registering at Visa. The Third-Party Agent Program main function is to identify participants in the payment system and drive compliance with the Visa Rules and applicable industry standards such as PCI DSS and PCI PIN requirements. The Third-Party Agents (TPAs) provide payment related services to Visa clients or their merchants and do not have a direct connection to VisaNet.
- Manage the Visa Approved Vendors Program. They are third-party organizations worldwide responsible for the manufacturing, personalization, and distribution of Visa card products. Prospective vendors seeking to participate in the Approved Vendor Program must undergo due diligence reviews.
- Manage the Visa 3DS Approved Vendors Program.
- Prepare reports that will be shared with the high management team, as well as, with all account executives in LAC demonstrating the non-compliant entities and its progress.
- Support workshops to the market about best practices, policies, processes, and controls.
- Manage relationships with issuers, acquirers, merchants, payment processors, service providers and regulators to,
- Provide stakeholder training.
- Respond to ad hoc queries, questions from entities.
- Partner with business teams to engage with clients to operate and maintain compliance with requirements.

**Qualifications**:
oMore than 8 years of knowledge on card industry and payment system risk, including solid knowledge on PCI-DSS Standards.
oStrong ability to communicate (presentation speaker), collaborate and influence within a global, matrix organization.
oProfessional track record of responsibility for large, complex programs and guiding cross functional teams to complete these programs with a high level of effectiveness.
oAbility to manage multiple initiatives at once in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, while demonstrating grace under pressure and comfort with problem solving ambiguity.
oIntellectual curiosit