Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making
sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to
financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

1. Purpose

• Support development of public polices and regulations that are conducive for expansion of
  electronic payments;
• Raise and optimize Visa’s profile and reputation through the delivery of coordinated communications and education targeted at key regulators, government officials, and other policy makers both directly and through appropriate industry and trade associations;
• Secure that Visa’s outreach and messaging in Argentina is consistent with similar efforts in other key markets around the world.
  

2. Principle Responsibilities/Key Results Area

• Development and implementation of a Government Relations strategy in Argentina and support to Government Relations efforts in Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay to achieve agreed business objectives
• Communication with government stakeholders that supports business objectives and enhances
  Visa’s reputation
• Develop actions to allow governments, politicians, and regulators to understand and value Visa’s role resulting in an absence of regulatory barriers to industry expansion
• Identify legislative, regulatory, and political threats to, or opportunities for Visa’s business in Argentina
• Establishment and maintenance of a database of who we know and who we need to know, key
  contact dates, and opportunities for engagement 
• Ensure adequate and ongoing country manager contact with key lawmakers and regulators;
• Establish and maintain appropriate contact with counterparts at other industry participants, including banking and trade associations
  

3. Reporting Relationships & Interactions

• Reports directly into the Senior Director for Southern Cone based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.     
• Works very closely with LAC and global GR teams, country management, and other relevant
  functional teams.
• Liaises closely with functional colleagues around the world to refine and exploit best practices.  
• Works with cross divisional business teams as subject matter expert on regulatory issues and government relations.
• Liaising with consultants

. Key Competencies

• Good business judgment
• Teamwork player able to collaborate with inter-disciplinary groups
• Ethical
• Discrete and able to maintain high standards of confidentiality
• Leadership
• Credibility
• Self motivation
  

5. Required Experience

• Degree in Law, Political Science, Economics or related field
• 8-10 years of work experience, preferably in the corporate or public sector
  

6. Required Skills

• Government contacts       
• In-depth knowledge of the local business, legal and political environments       
• Political acumen       
• Strategic advocacy and communications planning skills       
• Superior inter-personal and presentational skills        
• Outstanding written communications abilities       
• Fluency in Spoken and Written English