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Job Description

The Visa Institute for Global Policy shapes the future of payments through proactive engagement with national authorities, multilateral development banks, academic thought leaders, and international institutions. The Senior Director will lead the International Organizations vertical within Visa’s Global Policy function, and manage a team responsible for outreach to global institutions including the Financial Stability Board (FSB), Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructure (CPMI), Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and International Monetary Fund (IMF). In addition, the Senior Director will oversee policy engagement initiatives with the World Bank Group and other development finance institutions.

The Sr. Director will be accountable for mapping, establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the relevant organizations. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for driving Visa’s strategy related to the G20 Roadmap on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments. The position will report to the Vice President for Policy Analysis and Engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead Visa’s international policy engagement with central banks and other global policymaking institutions such as FSB, BIS, CPMI, OECD, FATF, and the BIS Innovation Hub.
Execute strategic engagement opportunities with regional regulators and policy makers to ensure Visa is well positioned to influence the regulatory environment for domestic and cross-border payments.
Develop a deep understanding of Visa’s payments capabilities, with an emphasis on Visa’s cross-border payments solutions and how they could be better leveraged by the public sector in improving digital inclusion and in resolving cross-border payment frictions.
Lead development of Visa’s position regarding regulatory and policy proposals on payments policy issues, including cross-border payments regulatory challenges.
Promote public policies that ensure a level playing field for private sector innovation in payments.
Assisting the VP in identifying strategic engagement opportunities with international organizations to ensure Visa is well positioned to influence the regulatory discourse on a broad range of key policy issues.
Anticipate the impact of new innovations on international regulatory priorities and advise Visa business leaders on the risks and opportunities arising from new products and solutions.

What we expect of you, day to day

Recognized as global thought leader on international policy, global payments innovation and or money movement, you will engage with international organizations to help explain how private sector innovation is resolving payment frictions.
You will advance Visa’s strategy related to the G20 Roadmap on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments by helping to develop and maintain Visa’s policy positions and working cross-functionally and cross-regionally.
You will communicate timely and effectively with executives to ensure awareness of regulatory developments and strategy to protect Visa business and reputation.
You will promote Visa's reputation and profile by speaking at public events, industry conferences, trade associations, payment roundtables, etc.
You will advise regional Government Engagement colleagues on the evolution of IMF and World Bank financial sector assessment programs and their potential impact on national regulation.
You will work with the Institute for Global Policy’s research team to identify the topics and sources required to establish Visa as a trusted thought partner to international organizations.
You should have the ability to work independently and to lead a cross-functional project team.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

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
Law, Economics, Policy, or Political Science degree, post graduate studies preferred
Active network of central bankers, regulators, and policymakers
Knowledge of and experience working with international organizations such as the IMF, FSB, etc.
In-depth knowledge of the electronic payments, banking industry, fintech
Proven ability to operate effectively and efficiently in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Strong financial services and/or technology interest
Strategic advocacy and effective communication skills required
Superior inter-personal skills and the ability to build consensus and set priorities in a matrixed organization
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
A team player, able to work across various Visa functions
Excellent written and spoken communication abilities in English, knowledge of other languages appreciated.
Enjoy writing position papers, articles, thought pieces etc.

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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 173,100.00 to 250,950.00 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.

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