LAC Real Estate & Facilities, Director

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced real estate leader to oversee Visa’s corporate real estate strategy across the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC).

The Director of Real Estate will play a key leadership role in the development and management of Visa’s real estate strategy and operations across the LAC region. This role will support strategic planning, execution of real estate transactions, management of construction projects, and facilities operations. The role will collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with Visa’s business priorities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong track record in data-driven decision-making, utilizing advanced analytics, emerging technologies including AI, and scenario modeling to inform real estate recommendations. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong market knowledge, and a proven ability to build trust, influence decisions, and lead through collaboration across a diverse stakeholder landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and execute a real estate strategy for the LAC region that aligns with Visa’s global and regional business priorities.

• Apply strategic thinking to assess portfolio performance, identify opportunities, and recommend actions that support business growth and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with global and regional leadership to translate business needs into actionable real estate plans.

• Provide market intelligence and insights to inform decision-making and long-term planning.

• Monitor geopolitical, economic, and regulatory trends that may impact Visa’s real estate footprint in the Americas.

• Explore and apply AI-driven tools and analytics to enhance portfolio planning, scenario modeling, and forecasting accuracy.

Execution & Operational Oversight

• Lead the execution of real estate transactions across LAC, including lease negotiations and site selection.

• Develop and execute leasing strategies that balance cost, flexibility, and long-term business needs; lead complex negotiations, renewals, and restructuring efforts across diverse markets.

• Develop and present executive-level documents that articulate strategic recommendations, financial analyses, and operational impacts, facilitating informed decision-making and organizational alignment.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of office buildouts, from initial deal structuring through design, construction, and occupancy, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business needs.

• Monitor and manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and value delivery.

• Identify and mitigate risks across real estate and facilities operations, and recommend contingency plans to ensure business continuity and resilience.

• Ensure accurate reporting of relevant performance metrics to support strategic decision‑making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Leverage market expertise and established network of brokers, landlords and service providers in Latin America to strategically expand the real estate portfolio in Latin America.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, including regional leadership, country managers and business leaders.

• Act as a key point of contact for leadership, providing timely updates, insights, and recommendations that support decision-making.

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and deliver strategic initiatives.

Innovation & Workplace Experience

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