Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

The Senior Vice President will lead the Government Affairs team in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) and serve as a member of the LAC Leadership Team. This executive will ensure Visa's public policy priorities and interactions with national and sub-national government officials align with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements to drive business impact.

Strategic Advisory and Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as a member of Visa's LAC Leadership Team, providing strategic advice and direct support on matters of legislative and regulatory interest.
• Develop and shape proactive advocacy plans that advance the company's policy agenda.
• Build strategic engagement plans for Visa's executive leadership in the region with key government stakeholders across LAC.
• Provide subject matter expertise on primary public policy matters.

People Leadership

• Provide strong people leadership for LAC Government Affairs colleagues, with a focus on talent development and supporting and attracting a best-in-class team.

Drive Business Outcomes through Engagement and Thought Leadership

• Promote Visa's reputation and profile by representing the company at public events, policy forums, industry conferences, and other relevant venues.
• Engage regularly and directly with lawmakers, regulators, and other external stakeholders who may affect Visa's business.
• Develop and deliver compelling government affairs narratives about the value of Visa and the payments industry.

Partnership, Collaboration, and Influence

• Partner and collaborate with the LAC Leadership Team, country management throughout the region, and key global stakeholders to advance Visa's local and regional policy priorities.
• Facilitate interactions and briefings between regional and global business subject matter experts and relevant regulators and government officials.
• Manage compliance with all relevant corporate policies and legal requirements related to political participation and activity throughout the region.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 12 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree.
• Preferred qualifications include 18 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree, minimum of 20 years of experience in a relevant corporate position, regulatory or government agency, and/or consultancy providing related services to multinational corporate clients.