Senior Director, Real Estate - Latin America & Caribbean

The Senior Director, Real Estate, Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) sets and executes Visa’s corporate real estate strategy across the LAC region, ensuring alignment with global strategy, business priorities, and financial objectives. The role provides executive-level leadership across the regional portfolio, oversees complex real estate transactions and capital programs, and delivers data- driven insights to guide long- term real estate decisions. This leader influences senior stakeholders, manages a regional real estate team, and drives operational excellence in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership:

• Establish and execute the long- term real estate strategy for the LAC region, aligned with global frameworks, business needs, enterprise initiatives, workforce planning, and future of work models.
• Lead regional portfolio planning, optimization, and scenario modeling to support growth, cost efficiency, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
• Provide senior-level insights on portfolio performance, market conditions, geopolitical considerations, and regulatory impacts.
• Partner with Global Real Estate leadership to refine enterprise standards, governance, and regional operating models.

Transaction Management & Financial Oversight:

• Oversee all real estate transactions across LAC, providing leadership and oversight for complex negotiations and significant financial commitments.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of office buildouts—including program development, design, construction, and occupancy.
• Direct regional capital planning, financial forecasting, and scenario modeling to ensure portfolio agility.
• Ensure accurate, consistent financial and operational reporting to senior leadership and investment committees.
• Manage operating and capital budgets with strong fiscal stewardship.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement:

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, country managers, landlords, brokers, and external partners.
• Serve as the primary regional contact for escalations, portfolio strategy discussions, and executive updates.
• Provide market- based recommendations and influence decision-making through clear communication and strong business acumen.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop real estate and facilities teams across the region.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support career development, performance management, and succession planning.

Innovation, Technology & Workplace Experience

• Promote digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI, to strengthen decision-making, operational efficiency, and portfolio performance.
• Sponsor sustainability, wellness, and workplace experience initiatives throughout the region.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience
• 15+ years of progressive corporate real estate experience managing complex portfolios, transactions, and capital programs across LAC.
• Strong financial acumen managing large operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership of high-performing teams within matrixed, multicultural organizations.
• Experience with governance, risk management, and compliance across multiple markets.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise with advanced analytics and digital real estate platforms.
• Professional certifications (e.g., MCR, CFM, LEED AP, WELL AP).

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 179,300.00 to 313,700.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.