Head of Government Affairs, Vietnam and Laos

Visa's Government Affairs team helps shape the environment in which digital commerce can grow responsibly and inclusively. The Head of Government Affairs, Vietnam and Laos is responsible for strengthening Visa’s operating environment and enabling sustainable business growth across both markets.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead Government Affairs for Vietnam and Laos with autonomy and accountability
• Develop and execute on a forward-looking Government Affairs strategy
• Anticipate and shape policy, regulatory, political, and technology developments
• Partner closely with Country Management and business teams to understand growth priorities
• Build and sustain trusted, senior-level relationships with government officials, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders
• Design purposeful engagements for Visa leaders and subject-matter experts
• Work across business functions and geographies within Visa as an enabling partner
• Develop compelling, evidence-based policy positions and narratives
• Recommend, engage, and manage strategic third-party relationships
• Leverage approved AI, automation, data, and Government Affairs tools

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Advance degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant corporate position, regulatory or government agency, and/or consultancy serving government stakeholders in Vietnam
• Active network of senior government contacts in Vietnam and Laos
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders at senior and executive management levels
• Strong financial services and/or technology pedigree, including working knowledge of the digital payments industry
• Political acumen
• Strategic thinking, advocacy and communications planning skills
• Superior interpersonal and presentational skills
• Confident and authoritative manner in all communication channels, with executive presence
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical capabilities
• Execution focused
• The highest standards for ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry
• Outstanding written communication abilities and fluency in English and Vietnamese