Advancing the Olympic Spirit
Sport unites people, communities and nations. It enriches people’s lives and creates economic development opportunities. In today’s world, where brand and trust mean so much, the Olympic Games reflect those equities found at Visa - worldwide acceptance, reliability, versatility and leadership. Sponsoring the Olympic Games mak...
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Develop and implement an effective Government Affairs strategy for the areas of responsibility
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 Visa’s 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 Southern Africa to make timely interventions to protect Visa’s 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 various markets
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
Job Scope
Reports to the Head of Government Affairs for Southern and Eastern Africa in Johannesburg
Works very closely with country, CEMEA hub-level, and global colleagues including country management, Corporate Communications, Legal, Marketing, Strategy, Risk Management, Social Impact and Products departments
Liaises closely with Government Affairs colleagues 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 affairs.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or similar in Law, Public Policy, International Relations or related fields
At least 8-10 years experience in government relations, regulatory or public affairs role
Key competencies
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 the Southern African markets.
Political and business acumen
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Budgeting and financial management
Ability to work under pressure
A motivated, selfstarter who is able to work independently, within a team, and without daily supervision
A team player, able to work across various Visa functions
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