Country Manager

hace 3 días


Panama Visa A tiempo completo

Job Description And ResponsibilitiesPanama, Nicaragua and Belize Country Manager is responsible for leading Visa’s in-market team and sustaining the optimal operating environment by working collaboratively with key stakeholders such as Visa’s Clients, government, regulators and other players impacting Visa’s business in market.Panama, Nicaragua and Belize Country Manager holds a strategic position, should be able to expertly translate strategy to execution, build high quality relationships with all key stakeholders including clients, staff, regulators and other key partners. Country Manager is adept at collaborating and building support of cross-functional teams, in market and beyond, to deliver the best of Visa to the market.The Country Manager has overall management responsibility for all aspects of Visa business operations in Panama, Nicaragua and Belize, which includes managing relationships with financial institution clients, acquirers, merchants, regulators, fintechs, and developing and implementing business strategies, leading business operations and leading a growing team. The Country Manager will have overall P&L responsibility for the Visa business in Panama, Nicaragua and Belize, and is expected to effectively develop local initiatives and deploy Visa’s relevant global solutions in Panama, Nicaragua and Belize to strengthen Visa’s position with clients and identify strategic partnerships to drive local and regional business growth. This role, therefore, requires a high quality leader with the capabilities to both drive superior current state performance and lead transformation to enable sustainable outperformance in the future.

In addition to strong strategic and execution skills, the leader will have what it takes to motivate, inspire and shape a high performing team through leading with vision and role modelling the behaviors key to delivering our sustainable best.Major ResponsibilitiesStrategic and Operational Leadership
- Lead & champion the development of strategy and execution of these strategies for key business initiatives in Panama, Nicaragua and Belize including market expansion, regulatory management, payment product and solutions development and innovation, protect local processing. Strategically aware of the local development of various industries including payments, banking and financial services, retail and technology or trends and other factors with the potential to impact Visa’s current and future business in Panama, Nicaragua and Belize and beyond. Identify success factors for business growth, develop tactical plans to achieve defined goals, and design and implement effective client relationship and business development strategies. Identify and prioritize new business opportunities in market and determine the appropriate level of resource investment to pursue effectively. Having done that, deliver superior change management in executing with these resources. Lead Visa’s strategy with government, central bank and other regulatory institutions within Panama, Nicaragua and Belize. Engage and align Visa’s strategy with these entities. Maintain a keen focus on a well-developed operational risk and control environment and that a strict adherence to Visa compliance practices is maintained at all times through championing risk ownership and accountability in the markets. Focus on achieving business targets through growing the existing business, identifying new business opportunities and producing and implementing new products and services across the markets. Understand market trends in the region, anticipate challenges and take proactive measures to accomplish targets. Represent Visa across multiple areas from business development to regulatory affairs to corporate and social responsibility. Speak at conferences and business forums and undertake media/public relations activities to drive positive perceptions of the company based on genuine substance.Client and Stakeholder Partnerships
- Develop, cultivate and maintain close relationships with client CEOs, management teams, decision-makers and other influencers within Visa’s client banks, acquirers, national banking association, key merchants, merchant associations and partner companies.

Be aware of their views on the current state and future prospects for the payments industry, banking and financial services industry, and technology innovation. Also truly understand the end user consumer and business landscape. Understand clients’ unique strategies, priorities, needs and decision making processes and adapt Visa’s approach to dealing with each client appropriately. Share Visa’s views on industry developments with clients and merchants and articulate how Visa products and solutions can enhance their business results. Engage regulators and other government entities in collaboration with the Visa Government Relations team around Visa’s ability to drive stronger economic growth, business innovation and financial i



  • Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    **Who we are** Our mission is to build a global movement where people live, travel, work and experience, while making meaningful connections. Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planet’s most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new...


  • Panama Clinton Health Access Initiative A tiempo completo

    Overview: The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002...

  • Country Hse Manager

    hace 1 día


    Panama ABB A tiempo completo

    **Country HSE Manager**:** Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are...


  • Panama DHL A tiempo completo

    CV MARISSA MORALES ESP ACT Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide since 1969. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers...


  • Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    Visit Costa RicaLocal DMC and Incoming Tour Operators agreements (such as for Explore)Manage and create new partnerships: companies and brands that Selina can work with to drive demand and revenue to the locationsDiscussions with large in-country corporations (including Coworking)Establish cross selling practices between properties in a country level and...


  • Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    Description Who we areOur Mission is to inspire authentic and meaningful connections.Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planets most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travellers, to work and enjoy new adventures.What the role isResponsible for all departments, processes,...


  • Panama Blueforce Inc A tiempo completo

    **BlueForce, Inc. **is seeking for **Deputy Program Managers (DPM)** to provide services in support of upcoming task orders located in Central America and other Western Hemisphere countries such as** Panama City, Panama**. **General Duties and Responsibilities**: The Deputy Program Manager’s duties include, but are not limited to: - DPM will have overall...


  • Panama Hias A tiempo completo

    ***: HIAS seeks a Resettlement Manager, LAC to join the North America Programs department. The Resettlement Manager, LAC will support the Third Country Solutions team and LAC country operations in the implementation and monitoring of programs related to resettlement screening, referral and case preparation. They will facilitate the exchange of best practices...


  • Panama cinfo A tiempo completo

    COMPANY PRESENTATION For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the...


  • Panama International Fund For Agricultural Development A tiempo completo

    **Organizational Setting**: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural...

  • Operations Analyst

    hace 8 meses


    Panama World Bank Group A tiempo completo

    **Roles and Responsibilities**: Support the Country Manager and Country Officers in the development of a comprehensive IFC strategy for Costa Rica, Panama and other countries in the Central American region; including providing the economic context of IFC's activities as needed. A key skill for this role is to help "translate" the macroeconomic...


  • Panama Merck Kgaa, Darmstadt, Germany A tiempo completo

    **The Role**: As the Medical Manager Oncology, you represent the Country Medical Director guaranteeing Medical Governance for all assigned duties and interactions inside and outside the Company and with all related stakeholders. You align with all GMA, MAP and Commercial partners as well as all other business stakeholders to ensure overall medical objectives...

  • SAP Functional Manager

    hace 7 meses


    Panama Addmore Group Inc A tiempo completo

    Our client is looking for an **SAP **Functional Manager** - for a full-time perm position.- Start date: End of March/April. - Schedule: 37,5 hours / week - Benefits: included*** - Work model: Hybrid - 1 or 2 days onsite per week - Location**:Panama or close to this country (Mexico, Equator, Equator, Argentina) - Language: English, Spanish **Job...


  • Panama IWG A tiempo completo

    **Partnerships Sales Manager**: **About the company**: IWG is the largest provider of flexible workspace solutions in the world. Trading under a number of brands (including Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18) we have a physical network of over 3,000 locations across 1,000 towns and cities in 120 countries. Our mission is to help our millions of customers...

  • Account Manager

    hace 7 meses


    Panama Ericsson A tiempo completo

    **About this magnific opportunity!**: We're building our future generation of sales talents in LATAM, and we are now looking for a Junior Telecom Professional to join our team in Panama! Our business is complex, and Account Management requires the knowledge of our product and solution portfolio, ranging from Radio and Core Network to Industry 4.0 solutions...


  • Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    Description Who we areOur Mission is to inspire authentic and meaningful connections.Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planets most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new adventures.What the role isThe Experience Manager at Selina locations is...


  • Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    Description Who we areSelina's mission is to build a global movement where people live, travel, work and explore unique local experiences while forging meaningful connections. Built with the digital nomad in mind, Selina is disrupting the hospitality industry with a design, tech and socially-centric approach to boutique hotel and co-working experiences that...


  • Panama Merck KGaA A tiempo completo

    Aplica tu Magia con nosotros ¿Estás listo para explorar, romper barreras y descubrir mucho más? Sabemos que tienes grandes planes. Nosotros, también, innovar con la ciencia y la tecnologÃa para enriquecer la vida de las personas con las soluciones en Healthcare, Life Science y Electronics apasiona a nuestros colegas en el mundo entero. Juntos,...


  • Panama ABB A tiempo completo

    **Port Service Sales Manager**: **Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are...

  • Financial Manager Cam

    hace 7 meses


    Panama PPG Industries A tiempo completo

    As Senior Finance Manager you will guide the performance and financial results of the Architecture business in Central America and Brazil. You will report to the Finance Director, Architectural Coatings Latin America **Key Responsibilities** - You will lead financial forecasting, business analysis and prepare corporate presentations and implement reports...