Leadership Associate Graduate Programme

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

The Visa Leadership Associate Graduate Programme is a rotational programme offering a unique development experience that enables high potential early career talent to build the broad capabilities and necessary experience to pursue a career at Visa. Our world class programming will allow participants to build their network, understand our business, obtain a global mindset and acquire new skills on their journey to becoming the next generation of Visa leaders. 

Through experiencing four six-month distinct rotational assignments across the breadth of our business over the two-year programme, our graduates will be able to hone their business acumen while making a direct impact to Visa's business.

Programme Highlights

• Business Insight: Rotational assignments span key areas of Visa's business (e.g. Money Movement Solutions, Value Added Services, Product and Strategy). Graduates will also have the ability to choose rotations and projects that are aligned with their career goals and growth areas.
• Training & Development: Curated training courses in varied learning formats will be offered to expand business and industry knowledge and develop professional and technical skills.
• Networking Opportunities: Meaningful exposure to Visa leaders and subject matter experts will enable graduates to broaden their perspectives and think more strategically.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to progress into an Analyst role upon completing the programme.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Current university student graduating in the summer of 2026.
• Permanent legal authorisation to work in Italy. Visa will not provide sponsorship for this role. 
• All degrees are welcome to apply.
• Oral and written fluency in Italian is required; in addition to high level of English (written/spoken).  

Desired Skills:

• Basic understanding of Visa and the payments industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the role
• Analytical/numerical abilities
• Intellectual curiosity with a keen appetite for learning
• Resourceful with proven problem-solving capabilities
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Please submit your CV in English. 

Additional 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.

Job Family Group: Human Resource

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