Senior Director, Head Of Strategic Policy Initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 10

years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA

/JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 12 years of

experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with

9+ years of experience

• Multidisciplinary backgrounds ideal. Ideal candidate may have an MBA and a

JD or a PhD in international economics or public policy, or relevant area.

• 15+ years progressive experience developing, managing, and implementing

thought leadership content, preferably in a global corporate environment,

required.

• Strong understanding of the payments business preferred. Ability to work

closely with the business to receive input, collaborate, prioritize projects based

on business objectives and methodology.

• Experience supporting senior executives (Cabinet minister, CEO, or equivalent)

in private sector and/or government.

• Media trained and accustomed to organizing, moderating, and participating in

all forms of panels and round tables.

• Experience providing commentary in prestigious news publications (such as

the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, BBC, etc).

• Strong track record of publications on topics of relevance to Visa, our clients,

and policymakers such as the Financial Stability Board, Bank for International

Settlements, International Monetary Fund, and G20 central banks.

• Management consulting or corporate strategy experience strongly preferred.

• Background in international trade, government, public affairs, digitization,

finance, globalization, innovation and economics.

• Track record of managing a team of subject-matter experts, budget and

functional operations.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills. Ability to assess

needs, influence, collaborate, and partner at the most senior levels in the

organization.

• Experience working with a diverse group of highly technical learners and

subject matter experts such as economists, product developers and

strategists.

• Highly skilled in building external partner relationships and vendor

management.

• Ability to build collaborative, trustworthy relationships across functions and

geographies.

• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Superior writing skills and the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences

including C-level executives, subject matter experts, external stakeholders, and

clients.

• Critical and strategic thinking skills, with strong focus on service excellence,

efficiency, accuracy, and effective project/stakeholder/relationship skills.

• Proven ability to connect technical subject matter such as financial

infrastructure and payments policy to the broader public discourse around

geopolitics, economic growth, and empowerment.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 192,700.00 to 301,150.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.