Senior Manager, Grant Programs

What’s it all aboutVisa understands that operating a successful company includes driving business growth, delivering strong shareholder returns and expanding digital commerce in support of local economies.The Social Impact & Sustainability (SIS) team executes on this belief every day, connecting our shared communities within and outside of Visa. We strive to place Visa at the forefront to power the future of commerce for everyone through inclusive financial products, innovative and impactful solutions, and responsible corporate leadership. Our team works to leverage Visa’s assets, business model and global scale to drive business growth and economic growth, with a focus on communities where we do business. We aim to achieve this by building purpose-driven partnerships and delivering programs that have societal and business benefit, with a particular emphasis on supporting the financial success of small and micro businesses (SMBs).Visa Foundation supports Visa’s corporate purpose to uplift everyone everywhere by enabling financial inclusion for small businesses and communities. Established in 2017, the Visa Foundation now represents nearly USD 500M in assets and supports grantmaking and impact investments globally having reached millions of businesses worldwide through its partners. The organization, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Visa, works with partners to support underserved people and communities.The Senior Manager, Grant Programs is responsible for supporting Visa Foundation’s grantmaking strategy and implementation. Working with the Senior Director, Grants & Partnerships, this position will contribute to the development of the financial inclusion grantmaking strategy, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, and access to capital.The Senior Manager will proactively source, evaluate, and manage grant partnerships in collaboration with local and regional colleagues. They will be responsible for creating a forward-looking portfolio that integrates market trends, latest innovation in financial inclusion, and drives impact at scale. In addition, they will perform comprehensive portfolio analysis in collaboration with the impact investing team, identifying capital allocation and innovation trends that will advance financial inclusion, future of commerce and money movement across markets.To be successful in this role, the Senior Manager should be adept at working in matrixed, international organizations and demonstrate a strong track record in partnership development with financial institutions, global foundations, multilateral agencies and impact investors. The preferred candidate should have a passion for impact at scale, strong analytical skills, and a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative, global Foundation. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Global Grants and Partnerships. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy: Shape a dynamic, global grantmaking strategy that anticipates and leverages the latest trends in artificial intelligence, the future of commerce, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion.Monitor market developments and technological advancements to design a forward-looking portfolio that integrates cutting-edge solutions, fosters innovation, and expands access to capital for small businesses.Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the strategy remains relevant, scalable, and impactful, driving transformative change for communities and markets that Visa Foundation serves.Due Diligence:Oversee the full lifecycle of grant due diligence, ensuring rigorous assessment from initial sourcing through evaluation and legal closing.Conduct detailed vetting of prospective grantee organizations, reviewing organizational capacity, mission alignment, and financial health, as well as risk screening and compliance checks.Lead thorough grant reviews to assess feasibility, impact projections, and potential for scalability, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external partners.Partnerships and Local Market Support:Source, assess, and execute grant partnerships, acting as a driving force in replicating and accelerating innovative financial inclusion solutions across various markets.Ensure that grant partnerships are strategically leveraged, enabling local teams to tailor and scale successful models to meet unique market needs.Forge strong internal and external partnerships, share best practices, and facilitate cross-market learning to amplify impact.Portfolio Management: Monitor the grants portfolio performance against defined impact metrics and strategic goals.Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess progress, identify risks, and recommend adjustments to maximize outcomes.Prepare quarterly and annual grant reports, ensure compliance with foundation policies, and develop dashboards to visualize key insights and trends. Facilitate post-grant evaluations, collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness and inform future strategy.Maintain organized records and foster ongoing communication with grantees to ensure transparency and accountability across all portfolio activities.Champion the adoption of digital tools for portfolio tracking and reporting, driving efficiency and enabling real-time decision-making for the grants team.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. ​