Director, US Government Affairs
Vanta$257,000 - $302,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Payments, Government AffairsIndustries
Requirements
- Deep understanding of the UK & Ireland payments industry and regulatory landscape
- Ability to provide targeted policy analysis and strategic advice
- Experience monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and assessing their impact
- Capability to advocate for policy positions aligned with business interests
- Full-time availability for an on-site role based in London
- Willingness to travel in the UK & Ireland region as required
- Strong collaboration skills in a matrix environment across regional and global teams
Responsibilities
- Leverage knowledge of UK & Ireland payments industry and regulations to provide policy analysis and strategic advice to Government Affairs and business units
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess impacts on Visa, and advocate for supportive policy positions
- Proactively scan and monitor external (geo)political and policy environment to identify, assess, and communicate risks and opportunities for Visa’s 2030 objectives
- Support strategic mitigation or realization strategies aligned with business priorities
- Provide strategic internal reporting with intelligence and actionable insights on policy, geopolitical risks, and regulatory changes
- Engage with business teams to support input on pricing governance, product launches, and innovations
- Support efforts to safeguard Visa’s “right-to-play” and shape policy environment for business growth
- Support strategic engagement at all levels, including client engagement to add value to business relationships
- Work with other functions across markets in a matrix environment and share policy expertise with GA teams in other regions
- Support open, timely communication with executives on regulatory, policy, and engagement developments
- Help drive continuous enhancement of function, toolkit, and staff
- Promote a culture of collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and accountability
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or on-site?
This is an on-site role based in London.
What is the reporting structure for this position?
The role reports to the Senior Director, Government Affairs, UK & Ireland, and is part of the broader Visa Europe GA team.
What key skills are required for the Policy Manager role?
The role requires a deep understanding of the UK & Ireland payments industry and regulatory landscape, ability to monitor legislative and regulatory developments, provide policy analysis and strategic advice, and assess impacts on Visa's business.
What is the company culture like at Visa?
Visa promotes a culture that maintains the highest degree of collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.
What makes a strong candidate for this Policy Manager position?
Strong candidates will have deep knowledge of the UK & Ireland payments industry and regulatory landscape, experience in policy analysis, strategic advising, risk assessment, and supporting business objectives through government affairs.
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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