Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The CEMEA Policy Strategy Manager will design and execute strategies to engage governments and international bodies across the CEMEA region. Responsibilities include policy advocacy initiatives on topics such as Pricing, Localization and Digital Public Infrastructure, driving cross functional campaigns to support in country efforts (e.g., capability building, educational campaigns with government), and generating influential thought leadership).
The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, critical thinking, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead advocacy on central policy topics, working both cross-functionally and with market leads.

Produce high impact thought leadership materials (e.g., playbooks, advocacy memos, research briefs) that inform internal stakeholders and external partners.

Initiate new strategic projects on topics that include Pricing, Localization and Digital Public Infrastructure.

Monitor and interpret relevant political, economic, and regulatory developments, providing actionable insights to leadership.

Work closely across functions (Legal, Communications, etc.) to launch new campaigns.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics,Business, or related field. An MBA is an asset but not required.Strategy and/or policy experience within a multinational environment.Experience working with government and/or international organization clients.Fluency in English. Proficiency in Arabic and/or French preferred.Readiness to travel as required across the region.

Additional Information

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.