Senior Manager Europe Government Engagement
Senior Manager Europe Government Engagement
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Job Description
The Senior Manager Italy Government Engagement (GE) is a fulltime role based in Milan reporting to the Director Government Engagement Southern Europe. Some travel in the region may be required from time to time as the role is part of the broader Visa Europe GE team.
This role includes Government Engagement (GE) across the Visa Europe region. It requires strong collaboration with GE market leads and subject matter experts across the Europe region on linked initiatives and works in close coordination with the GE team in Brussels. The role may also provide industry expertise and support to global colleagues as required.
There is a focus on supporting Visas wider GE strategy including support for Visa executives to execute strategic engagement working to deliver proactive strategic opportunities to work with the Turkish Government and regulator stakeholders and helping to ensure that policy frameworks are conducive to a fair competitive and successful operating environment for Visas current and future business.
Headline objectives of the role are:
Strengthen Visas leadership in Italy increasing our impact on policy to enable the Visa 2030 corporate strategy
Nurture Visas reputation in local markets through cultivating longterm trusted relationships with critical government and regulatory stakeholders and by promoting Visa as a constructive partner to enable growth
Seek to safeguard Visas righttoplay in Italy as an enabler of the Visa 2030 corporate strategy through the identification and of engagement strategies
In alignment with the GE strategies and relevant market priorities execute strategic client engagement focused on adding qualitative and meaningful value to the business relationships
Promote a culture that maintains the highest degree of collaboration integrity inclusion and accountability
What we expect of you day to day:
VISA AS A CRITICAL PARTNER:
Develop a Government account plan for Italy including strategic engagement with key government stakeholders for Regional Market Directors country managers and other functional leaders
Create and execute opportunities to demonstrate the value of Visa across the markets to Government partners
Execute strategic Visa presence at important political and policy events alongside and in consultation with GE colleagues and corporate affairs functions as appropriate
SUPPORT CORE BUSINESS AND GROWTH:
Proactively monitor the external political and policy environment. Identify assess and seek to address major risks to Visas business objectives alongside other functions
Work alongside the business to support growth ambitions. Work in alignment with Visa Government Solutions to help position Visa as a partner to Governments
DRIVE CLIENT VALUE:
Partner with priority client directors and country managers to gain a deep understanding of top client priorities
Undertake systematic ongoing GE engagement with key clients in alignment with GE priorities and strategies
Seek to identify opportunities to showcase Visas GE credentials and skillset to add value to the business relationship with clients
Additional responsibilities:
Work constructively in different markets with other functions across the regional and global environment in a matrix environment
Share know how and expertise with GE counterparties in other Regions
Help drive the continuous enhancement of function toolkit and staff
Support open timely and targeted communication with executives to ensure awareness of main regulatory policy and engagement developments and strategy to protect Visa business and reputation
Maintain a relentless focus on the bigger picture adopting a strategic approach
Promote diversity and inclusion in all engagements
Experience & Skills
Demonstrable experience in relevant corporate position including primarily inhouse team/regulatory/ government agency prominent consultancy
Proven experience of senior executive engagement and managing upwards
Very strong collaborator required
Proven strategic advocacy skills and excellent communicator
Strong digital services and/or technology interest: knowledge of the payment industry is a plus
Good interpersonal skills and stakeholder management experience
Excellent written and spoken communication including presentation abilities
Strong analytical skills
Ability to act independently and flexibly within a multidisciplinary matrixed team
A relevant degree in Politics Economics or Law is desirable but not essential
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
- 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications
- 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
- Italian mother tongue proficiency essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
Additional Information :
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
