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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 47 MIN

Scaling Identity and Risk at Visa with James Mirfin

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In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam Chennells sits down with James Mirfin, who leads Visa’s global risk and identity solutions business. From managing unloved customer portfolios in London to running billion-dollar teams in Asia and New York, James’ story is packed with insight, ambition, and real-world lessons in leadership. He shares how a two-year relocation turned into 15 years abroad, what it means to scale trust in payments, and why confidence without arrogance is a career-defining mindset. If you're interested in fintech, fraud, identity, or leadership, this one's for you.👉 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to Not What I Expected for more honest conversations that go beyond the buzzwords in payments, onboarding, and risk. 💬 Got feedback or a guest suggestion? Reach out to us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamchennells/ and 🔗 Share this episode with someone who’d enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how leaders in fintech are shaping the future. 🎧 Listen, learn, and stay curious.🙌 Not What I Expected is powered by Detected, the global leader in frictionless business onboarding.

In this episode of Not What I Expected, Liam Chennells sits down with James Mirfin, who leads Visa’s global risk and identity solutions business. From managing unloved customer portfolios in London to running billion-dollar teams in Asia and New York, James’ story is packed with insight, ambition, and real-world lessons in leadership. He shares how a two-year relocation turned into 15 years abroad, what it means to scale trust in payments, and why confidence without arrogance is a career-defining mindset. If you're interested in fintech, fraud, identity, or leadership, this one's for you.👉 Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to Not What I Expected for more honest conversations that go beyond the buzzwords in payments, onboarding, and risk. 💬 Got feedback or a guest suggestion? Reach out to us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamchennells/ and 🔗 Share this episode with someone who’d enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how leaders in fintech are shaping the future. 🎧 Listen, learn, and stay curious.🙌 Not What I Expected is powered by Detected, the global leader in frictionless business onboarding.

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