Director, International Organizations

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 Organizations Engagement vertical in Visa’s Institute for Global Policy, the Director will advance Visa’s international organization strategy and support engagement with Basel-based financial institutions including the Financial Stability Board (FSB), Bank of International Settlements (BIS) / Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructure (CPMI). The Director will also engage other global institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and central banks, as needed.  The Director will be accountable for mapping, establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the relevant organizations. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for advancing Visa’s strategy related to the G20 Roadmap on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments. The position will report to the Sr Director and Head of International Organization Engagement.Key responsibilities includeLead Visa’s international policy engagement with central banks and other global policymaking institutions such as FSB, BIS, CPMI, and the BIS Innovation Hub.Execute strategic engagement opportunities with regional regulators and policy makers to ensure Visa is well positioned to influence the regulatory environment for domestic and cross-border payments.Develop a deep understanding of Visa’s payments capabilities, with an emphasis on Visa’s cross-border payments, money movement, and digital asset – including Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) solutions and how they could be better leveraged by the public sector in improving digital inclusion and in resolving cross-border payment frictions.Advance Visa’s position regarding regulatory and policy proposals on payments policy issues, including cross-border payments regulatory challenges.Promote public policies that ensure a level playing field for private sector innovation in payments.Assisting the Sr. Director in identifying strategic engagement opportunities with international organizations to ensure Visa is well positioned to influence the regulatory discourse on a broad range of key policy issues.Anticipate the impact of new innovations on international regulatory priorities and advise Visa business leaders on the risks and opportunities arising from new products and solutions.What we expect of you, day to dayAs an experienced leader on international policy, global payments innovation and/or money movement, you will engage with international organizations to help explain how private sector innovation is resolving payment frictions.You will communicate timely and effectively with executives to ensure awareness of main regulatory/policy developments and strategy to protect Visa business and reputation.You will advise regional Government Engagement colleagues on the evolution of IMF and World Bank financial sector assessment programs and their potential impact on national regulation.You will work with the Institute for Global Policy’s research team to identify the topics and sources required to establish Visa as a trusted thought partner to international organizations.You should have the ability to work independently and to lead a cross-functional project team.This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.