Deal Finance Manager

Visa•San Francisco, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Deal Finance Manager to support high‑impact Commercial Money Solutions (CMS) deals across North America. This role partners closely with Sales and cross‑functional teams to structure, price, approve, and execute client agreements aligned with Visa’s CMS strategy. You will provide end‑to‑end financial and commercial support—from deal modeling and structuring through approval and execution—helping teams move quickly while ensuring strong financial discipline and risk management. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role for someone comfortable with ambiguity, influencing without authority, and operating effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker with strong technical fluency, sound judgement, and structured problem-solving capabilities. A strong drive for learning and continuous improvement is essential, along with comfort navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with high learning velocity who continuously looks for better ways to work, adapt, and deliver results in dynamic environments. The preferred location for this position is San Francisco, CA.

Requirements

5 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
Advanced Excel skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities
Self-starter mindset with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Comfort operating independently in complex, ambiguous environments
Ability to translate technical information into business context and vice versa

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s 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
Experience in fintech, payments, technology, or similar innovative industries
Exposure to deal finance, pricing, commercial strategy, or legal/contracting environments
Experience supporting complex or large‑scale commercial deals
Multilingual capability is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales teams across North America to support deal development, negotiation, approval, and execution
Build and own deal financial models, including pricing, incentives, and full P&L analysis
Develop creative, commercially sound deal structures that balance client needs with Visa’s strategic objectives
Support contract development in partnership with Legal, Product, Interchange, Pricing, and other stakeholders
Prepare clear, data‑driven business cases to support efficient and informed decision‑making
Evaluate commercial, financial, and structural risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
Maintain decision documentation and support deal lifecycle management from intake through execution
Share best practices across regions and contribute to scalable, consistent COE deal processes