Head of Qatar Country & Site Manager
Location : Doha Qatar
Role Summary
As Visa’s most senior representative in Qatar – a digitally advanced strategic market for CEMEA – the Country Manager will lead the market’s strategic agenda, client and regulatory engagement, and site operations for the cross‑functional team. This hybrid role (4 days in‑office 1 day remote) requires a commercially sharp, externally credible and locally integrated leader who can drive growth, build high‑performing teams and represent Visa with distinction across the ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Market & Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute a Qatar‑specific strategy aligned with GCC and CEMEA priorities
- Represent Visa with regulators (QCB), media and ecosystem stakeholders
- Shape the local payments landscape by identifying growth drivers and removing barriers
- Monitor market trends and competitor actions to inform proactive strategies
Client & Ecosystem Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for issuers, acquirers, merchants, fintechs and processorsLead commercial negotiations, C‑level engagement and cross‑functional deal executionDrive Visa revenue growth through core products, value‑added services and new payment flowsDevelop and execute account plans for key clients ensuring Visa share growth and retentionRegulatory & Government Affairs
Build and maintain strong relationships with QCB and other regulatory bodiesSupport national financial inclusion and digitization agendasRepresent Visa in industry forums and government‑led initiativesTeam & Site Leadership
Lead, inspire and develop a high‑performing, accountable and action‑oriented teamFoster a culture of collaboration, ownership and execution excellenceEnsure operational rigor, compliance and strong employee experienceServe as the face of Visa’s Doha office and manage day‑to‑day operationsQualifications
What Were Looking For
Experience
10 years in payments, financial services, fintech or consultingProven track record in leading teams and managing senior external relationshipsExperience operating in or with GCC markets (Qatar experience preferred)Demonstrated success in complex competitive sales and strategic account managementSkills & Mindset
Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and commercial instinctsProven ability to lead change and challenge the status quo with resilience and visionStrong public presence and stakeholder engagement capabilityFluent in English : Arabic is a plus
Embodies Visa’s leadership principles :
Lead Courageously : Drives bold moves and embraces changeObsess About Customers : Empathetic, curious and value‑focusedCollaborate as One : Visa team‑oriented and cross‑functionalExecute with Excellence : Results‑driven with a strong bias for actionAdditional 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.
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full‑time
Key Skills
Restaurant Experience, Customer Service, Employee Evaluation, Management Experience, Math, Employment & Labor Law, Sanitation, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Mentoring, Supervising Experience, Restaurant Management
Department / Functional Area : Sales
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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