Public Affairs Manager, UK & Ireland, Europe Government Affairs at Visa

London, England, United Kingdom

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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

  • Full-time, on-site role based in London
  • Reporting to the Senior Director, Government Affairs, UK & Ireland
  • Part of the broader Visa Europe GA team, with some regional travel required
  • Ability to support senior leaders and executives in strategic engagement
  • Capability to monitor external political and policy environments proactively
  • Experience working closely with Corporate Comms, Social Impact & Sustainability, and business colleagues
  • Alignment with Visa’s GA strategy, Visa 2030 corporate strategy, and market priorities
  • Promotion of collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Support Government Affairs colleagues in developing and executing strategic engagement plans with UK and Irish government, regulatory, and political stakeholders
  • Advance Visa’s public affairs agenda and position Visa as a trusted advisor and constructive partner to policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies
  • Nurture Visa’s reputation through cultivating long-term, trusted relationships with critical government and regulatory stakeholders
  • Deepen Visa’s public affairs activity in the UK and Ireland to increase impact on policy, enabling the Visa 2030 corporate strategy
  • Safeguard Visa’s “right-to-play” in the UK and Ireland through identification and execution of engagement strategies at all levels of seniority
  • Support strategic client engagement focused on adding qualitative and meaningful value to business relationships
  • Support growth and maintenance of Visa Europe positioning and systematic engagement, including preparation for senior leaders and executives
  • Support execution of Visa presence at relevant political, policy, and industry/client events
  • Support execution of engagement opportunities demonstrating Visa’s value as a constructive long-term partner and enabler of growth and innovation
  • Proactively monitor the external political and policy environment
  • Work closely with Corporate Comms and Social Impact & Sustainability to deliver collaborative engagement
  • Support delivery of strategic internal reporting on engagement strategies, deliveries, and plans, linking to external and internal environments
  • Support efforts to safeguard Visa’s “right-to-play” and shape the policy environment to support business growth
  • Support engagement on strategic priorities to ensure Visa’s ability to serve clients
  • Drive systematic GA client and partner engagement together with client directors and country managers
  • Work alongside GA and business colleagues to develop strategies to manage business or product changes with external audiences/stakeholders to support vertical and revenue growth

Skills

Public Affairs
Government Affairs
Stakeholder Engagement
Policy Advocacy
Strategic Communications
Regulatory Relations
Political Engagement
Relationship Management

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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