Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs
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Job Description
The position will be responsible for managing all of Visas interaction with key government officials policy makers public influencers and regulators in Pakistan
- Visa is well positioned to leverage potential partnerships with national government agencies particularly in the areas of financial inclusion economic digitization the delivery of social services government disbursements and collection and other potential government programs that may benefit from the application of digital payments
- The expansion of the industry in general and Visa in particular is not hindered by intrusive political or regulatory intervention
- Visas profile and reputation are optimized through the delivery of coordinated communications and education targeted at key Central Bank officials regulators government officials and other policy makers
- Visas outreach and messaging in Pakistan is consistent with similar efforts in other key markets around the world
Key responsibilities for the position
- Develop and implement an effective Government Affairs strategy in Pakistan
- Lead the development and building of stakeholder relationships with Governments businesses and non-governmental organizations at all levels
- Ensure that Government Affairs plans are aligned with Visas strategic business objectives
- Establish and maintain effective long-term relations with Governments and other external stakeholders at the appropriate levels
- Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in Pakistan in order to make timely interventions to protect Visas commercial interests
- Identify opportunities and support business development programs and initiatives
- Manage day to day Government Affairs operations and represent Visa at relevant forums in Pakistan and aboard
- Ensure optimization of meeting targets and Government Affairs objectives by introducing best practices
- Build and maintain internal relationships and enhance an understanding of the function within the company
- Reports to the VP of Government Affairs for the GCC & NALP region
- Works very closely with country group-level and global colleagues including Country Management Corporate Communications Legal Marketing Strategy
- Risk Management Inclusive Impact &Sustainability and Products departments
- Liaises closely with Government Affairs colleagues in the region & around the world to develop and refine best practices
- Works with cross divisional business teams as subject matter expert on policy and regulatory issues and government relations
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
General understanding of the digital payments industry and its economic and social impact
Proven track record and experience in all aspects of developing and implementing stakeholder relations strategies
In-depth knowledge of the local business and political environments in Pakistan
Political and business acumen
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
A motivated self- starter who is able to work independently within a team and without daily supervision
A team player able to work across various Visa functions
Computer literacy
Fluency in English is essential
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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
