Director, Policy Advisory

Within Global Government Affairs (GA) Visas Policy Advisory team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of digital this newly created role you will shape the future of digital payments by contributing to the strategic direction of the Policy Advisory function and delivering actionable policy insights that support Visas public policy objectives around the world. You will collaborate across Visas product legal and regional teams providing expert analysis on public policy trends opportunities and risks. As a senior team member you will guide and mentor colleagues support regional government affairs teams and coordinate budget and operational execution.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience leading strategic initiatives within complex organizations a passion for the intersection of payments and public policy and a track record of success in fast-paced matrixed environments.

The position reports to the Vice President and Head of Policy Advisory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Work with the Vice President and Head of Policy Advisory to set the overall direction for the Policy Advisory team.
• Policy Advisory and Analysis: Provide expert analysis and support on priority policy issues including pricing regulatory localization innovation-related policies and other regulatory issues as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships across business product legal and regional teams to align and advance unified public policy positions.
• Regional Support: Work with regional Government Affairs colleagues to build and advance policy campaigns that position Visa for success in key markets and support regional teams by providing global perspective for government consultation responses on priority issues.
• Content Development & Delivery: Lead and contribute to the creation and delivery of impactful policy content executive briefings and presentations.
• Insight & Analysis: Monitor and analyze regulatory and industry trends leveraging data to provide actionable insights and inform both business and policy strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support executive engagements with high-quality materials. While this is primarily an internally-focused role you may be called upon to represent Visa in industry working groups and policy discussions when needed.
• Operational Excellence: Drive process improvements manage budgets ensure timely delivery of regulatory reports and special projects and closely coordinate with Global Government Affairs Strategy & Operations function.

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

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 6 years of work experience with a PhD
At least 10 years experience in public policy corporate strategy regulatory affairs or related fieldspreferably in payments technology or financial services.
Advanced degree in law public policy economics international relations or related field strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to connect people and ideas influence at all levels and mentor high-performing teams.
Strong knowledge of Visas business products and the broader payments and financial services ecosystem.
Exceptional judgment analytical skills and executive-level English writing ability.
Experience developing and delivering content for executive and external audiences.
Inclusive collaborative leadership style with strong emotional intelligence.
High attention to detail adaptability and ability to deliver under tight deadlines in fast-changing environments.
Political acumen and a passion for emerging regulatory trends in payments and technology.

Additional Information :

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.

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least July 31 2025.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 145400.00 to 210800.00 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 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time