Senior Director of Government Relations
Virta Health$187,900 - $216,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Payments, FintechIndustries
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or at least 5 years of experience with an advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, MBA, JD, MD), or 2 years with a PhD
- Preferred: 9+ years of relevant experience
- Understanding of the digital payments industry and its economic and social impact
- Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and anticipate regulations and policy frameworks impacting digital payments and fintech ecosystems
- Proven experience in developing and implementing stakeholder relations strategies
- In-depth knowledge of business and political environments in anglophone West Africa
- Strong political and business acumen
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Budgeting and financial management experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Motivated self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Computer literacy
- Proactive, solution-oriented, articulate, and strategic thinker
- Willingness to travel frequently within anglophone West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia)
- Based in Visa’s Lagos, Nigeria office (hybrid position)
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a West Africa Government Affairs strategy, with clear objectives, timelines, and actions aligned to Visa’s global policy and regional priorities
- Manage operations including budgets, reporting, and timely delivery of high-quality position papers, policy briefs, analyses, and engagement plans
- Align policy initiatives with business goals and provide guidance to support market growth and innovation
- Monitor and influence legislation, regulation, and policy affecting Visa’s interests, advocating for favorable outcomes
- Build and sustain relationships with government bodies, industry groups, NGOs, and multilaterals
- Represent Visa in strategic forums to shape payment policies
- Implement best practices in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory monitoring, refine processes for efficiency and impact
- Promote internal awareness of Government Affairs through training, briefings, and updates
- Drive the achievement of Visa’s regulatory and policy objectives through strategic engagements with key government officials, policymakers, public influencers, and regulators in anglophone West Africa
- Report to the Senior Director and Head of Government Affairs for Western and Central Africa
- Work closely with country, CEMEA hub-level, and global colleagues, including teams in Country Management, Corporate Communications, Legal, Marketing, Strategy, Risk Management, Social Impact, and Products
- Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues globally to develop and refine best practices
- Serve as a subject matter expert on policy, regulatory issues, and government relations for cross-divisional business teams
Skills
Government Affairs
Policy Strategy
Regulatory Engagement
Stakeholder Management
Public Policy
Legislation Monitoring
Policy Analysis
Relationship Building
Strategic Planning
Budget Management
Position Papers
Advocacy
Visa
Global digital payment network provider
About Visa
Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Risks
CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.
Differentiation
Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
Upsides
Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.
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