Director, Global Policy

Visa Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director to lead international engagement strategies focused on digital public infrastructure and cross-border payments. The role involves collaboration with global institutions and requires extensive experience in international policy and payments innovation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in international policy and payments.
• Strong understanding of digital public infrastructure and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Visa's engagement with international organizations like the World Bank.
• Develop strategies to influence regulatory environments for payments.

Skills

International Policy Engagement

Global Payments Innovation

Regulatory Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (Masters/MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Job description

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director to lead international engagement strategies. This role involves advancing policies for digital public infrastructure and cross-border payments while collaborating with global institutions like the World Bank and Financial Action Task Force. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in international policy and payments innovation, with a proven ability to influence regulatory landscapes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and strategic advocacy, and make a significant impact on the future of global payments.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in international policy and payments.
• Strong understanding of digital public infrastructure and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Visa's engagement with international organizations like the World Bank.
• Develop strategies to influence regulatory environments for payments.

Skills

• International Policy Engagement
• Global Payments Innovation
• Regulatory Strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication Skills
• Creative Thinking

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree (Masters/MBA/JD/MD)
• PhD

Organization Context

The Visa Institute for Global Policy within the Government Engagement organization shapes the future of payments through proactive engagement with national authorities, multilateral development banks, academic thought leaders, and international institutions.

As a member of the International Organization Engagement vertical in Visa’s Institute for Global Policy, the Director will advance Visa’s international organization strategy and support engagement with the World Bank. The Director will also engage other global institutions, such as the Financial Action Task Force, as needed.

The Director will be accountable for mapping, establishing, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in these organizations. Additionally, they will be responsible for advancing Visa’s strategy related to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the G20 Roadmap on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments. The position reports to the Sr Director and Head of International Organization Engagement.

Essential Functions

• Lead Visa’s international policy engagement with the World Bank, IFC, and FATF.
• Execute strategic engagement opportunities with regional regulators and policymakers to position Visa to influence the regulatory environment for digital and cross-border payments.
• Develop a deep understanding of Visa’s payments capabilities, especially cross-border solutions, to leverage for digital inclusion and reducing payment frictions.
• Advance Visa’s positions on regulatory and policy proposals concerning payments, including cross-border challenges.
• Promote public policies ensuring a level playing field for private sector payment innovation.
• Lead engagement strategies for global events like World Bank and IMF meetings.
• Assist in identifying strategic engagement opportunities to influence key policy issues.
• Anticipate impacts of innovations on regulatory priorities and advise Visa leaders on associated risks and opportunities.

Daily Expectations

• Engage with international organizations to showcase how private sector innovation resolves payment issues and promotes financial inclusion.
• Communicate regulatory and policy developments to executives to protect Visa’s interests.
• Advise regional teams on IMF and World Bank assessments and their regulatory impacts.
• Collaborate with policy analysis teams to establish Visa as a trusted thought partner.
• Work independently and lead cross-functional projects.

This is a hybrid role; in-office days will be confirmed by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 8+ years with an Advanced Degree, or 3+ years with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 8-10 years with an Advanced Degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.
• Degrees in Law, Economics, Policy, or Political Science preferred.
• Active network with World Bank, IFC, and policy contacts.
• Experience with international organizations like the IMF, FSB, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic payments, banking, or fintech.
• Proven effectiveness in fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial services/tech interest, strategic advocacy, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building consensus.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Ability to work across teams.
• Excellent English communication; additional languages are a plus.

Additional Details

Work Hours: Varies by department needs.

Travel: 5-10% of the time.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Office setting; sitting, standing, communicating, and operating standard office equipment.

Visa is an EEO employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Visa also considers applicants with criminal histories per EEOC and local laws.