Government Affairs Senior Manager

The Government Affairs (GA) team at Visa aims to achieve broad alignment between Visa's business objectives and public policies that affect the payments industry. You will be based in Tokyo and report to the Head of Government Affairs for Japan, Korea and Mongolia (JKM).

As a Government Affairs Senior Manager, you will serve as an important point of contact both internally and externally for Visa's GA activities across all forms of government. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing key elements of a robust Japan GA plan
• Advising the Head of GA for JKM on Japan's regulatory developments and other measures that affect Visa's business
• Shaping Visa's policy engagement on Agentic Commerce and emerging industry standards
• Maintaining regular contact with key internal and external stakeholders
• Participating in cross-functional initiatives with Visa colleagues
• Drafting position papers, issue briefs, and talking points on financial services/technology policy and regulations
• Monitoring international, regional, and domestic trends
• Representing Visa's perspective at industry events
• Liaising with global colleagues and coordinating domestic contribution to global initiatives

You will need to have:

• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate communications, financial services, fintech, consulting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of Japan's policy and regulatory environment
• Experience engaging with government agencies, regulators, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience drafting persuasive policy and advocacy materials
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills