Director, Innovation, Asia Pacific

About the role

Visa’s Asia Pacific Innovation team is looking for a Director to lead end‑to‑end product innovation across payments, commerce and emerging technologies. Based in Singapore, you will shape high‑value client problems into tangible business outcomes and help build Visa’s innovation engine in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead 0‑to‑1 product innovation cycles from problem definition through concept, prototype, validation, pilot and handoff.
• Run fast, focused innovation sprints with clear owners, timelines and decision points.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Product, Design, Technology, Strategy, Partnerships, regional markets) to shape and test new opportunities.
• Translate client needs, market shifts and emerging technologies into commercially relevant product concepts.
• Create structured communication packs – product narratives, pitch decks, demo flows and pilot plans.
• Maintain team focus on speed, quality and business value, avoiding activity for its own sake.
• Support senior stakeholder discussions with clear analysis, materials and practical recommendations.
• Leverage learnings to drive Visa AP Thought Leadership and develop related content.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience in product innovation, venture building, corporate innovation, strategy, fintech, payments, digital commerce or technology‑led growth.
• Proven track record of building and launching 0‑to‑1 products or ventures.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact a global payments leader.
• Collaborative environment across product, design and technology.
• Hybrid work model with at least three days per week onsite in Singapore.