Director - Government Affairs and Public Policy - Visa - Sydney

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Position Summary

The Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, AUNZSP is a key full-time role focused on Visa’s government, regulatory and stakeholder affairs in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The role will focus on developing and driving Visa’s AUNZSP Government Affairs and Public Policy strategies by constructively engaging with national and sub-national governments, regulatory bodies, public sector agencies and related stakeholders with a view to ensuring public and regulatory frameworks that are conducive to a fair, level and successful operating environment for Visa’s current and future business in AUNZSP.


Delivering Against And Further Development Of Key Government Affairs And Public Policy Work Streams Will Be Critical. These Include

driving the continuous enhancement of Visa Government Affairs and Public Policy function, toolkit, staff and agency competency (as relevant);
prominently positioning Visa with political, regulatory and policy decision-makers in AUNZSP;
working to minimise the impact on Visa’s business, and the expansion of the electronic payments industry in general, of proposed new public and regulatory policies;
working to reform existing public and regulatory policies where they negatively impact on a fair, level and successful operating environment for Visa’s business, particularly where they impose regulatory burdens unequally; and
assisting in identifying business opportunities with government and ensuring Visa is well positioned to take advantage of potential partnerships with national and sub-national government agencies in the delivery of social services, payment of taxes, expansion of travel and tourism, furtherance of financial inclusion and other potential government programs that may benefit from the application of electronic payments.

The position demands the ability to work constructively in a market, regional and global corporate environment, including working successful as a leader or member of cross-functional teams. The ability and willingness to play an active role in developing strategic positions on market, regional and global public and regulatory policy positions for Visa will be essential. Crisis management and response skills are imperative for this position.

The ability to work independently is expected and extensive and frequent travel within AUNZSP and periodic travel to Visa’s Asia-Pacific regional hub in Singapore and to other relevant regional and international meetings are also features of the position.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of a Government Affairs and Public Policy strategy for AUNZSP in close coordination with the Senior Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific (AUNZSP)and the Group Country Manager AUNZSP and Country Manager NZSP, along with other relevant Visa business leaders.
Monitor the regulatory and political landscape throughout AUNZSP for threats and opportunities to Visa’s business and communicate this intelligence to locally-based business leaders, functional colleagues and global management.
Support Visa’s relationships with officials at key government agencies throughout AUNZSP, including the education of officials from these agencies about the value of Visa thereby improving the company’s overall reputation.
Regularly communicate directly with lawmakers, government officials, regulators and policy makers that may impact Visa’s business to enhance Visa’s reputation and competitive position
Support adequate and ongoing Group Country Manager AUNZSP and Country Manager NZSP contact with key lawmakers, regulators and officials.
Develop and deliver informative and engaging local communications about the value of Visa and the payments industry in general that is fully aligned with business priorities and global branding.
Remain aware of potential global implications of local issues and coordinate their management with global colleagues.
Supporting the development of appropriate Government Affairs and Public Policy market strategies (AU and NZSP).
Assisting the execution of appropriate Government Affairs and Public Policy market strategies in AU and NZSP.
Developing good quality strategic advice and materials.
Ability to gain trust and confidence of Government Affairs and Public Policy Functional Management.
Ability to gain trust and confidence of Group Country and Country Management.
Ability to drive frequent interactions with stakeholders across AUNZSP.
Success in managing new and reforming existing regulatory imposts on Visa’s business.
Ability to gather, organize and process information relevant to regulatory issues.
On-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
Positive internal and external stakeholder feedback.
Ability to understand the broader policy environment.

Qualifications

At least 5-10 years in relevant corporate position, regulatory or government agency and/or consultancy serving equivalent clients:
Some knowledge of the electronic payments industry (preferred, but not essential)
Financial services and/or technology pedigree, or strong experience in managing government and regulatory issues in another highly regulated business environment.
First degree minimum.
General political and government policy acumen:
Good knowledge of AUNZSP local political environments.
Willingness to actively network with senior government, regulatory and bureaucratic contacts in AUNZSP.
Confident and authoritative manner in all communication channels:
Strong communications skills in English (essential).
Outstanding written communications abilities.
Strategic advocacy and communications planning skills
Superior inter-personal and presentational skills.
Strong digital research and communications skills.
Ability to act independently but also within a team environment.

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