Head of Government Affairs- Pakistan

6 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Visa Full time
Overview

This hybrid role is responsible for managing Visa's interaction with key government officials, policy makers, public influencers and regulators in Pakistan. The role involves developing and maintaining relationships with government authorities and other external stakeholders to support Visa's strategic objectives and policy agenda in Pakistan. The position reports to the VP of Government Affairs for the GCC & NALP region and collaborates with country teams, Corporate Communications, Legal, Marketing, Strategy, Risk Management, Inclusive Impact & Sustainability and Products functions. This is a hybrid position; days in the office schedule will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager.

Key responsibilities
  • Develop and implement an effective Government Affairs strategy in Pakistan
  • Lead the development and building of stakeholder relationships with governments, businesses and non-governmental organizations at all levels
  • Ensure that Government Affairs plans are aligned with Visa's strategic business objectives
  • Establish and maintain effective long-term relations with governments and other external stakeholders at the appropriate levels
  • Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in Pakistan in order to make timely interventions to protect Visa's commercial interests
  • Identify opportunities and support business development programs and initiatives
  • Manage day-to-day Government Affairs operations and represent Visa at relevant forums in Pakistan and aboard
  • Ensure optimization of meeting targets and Government Affairs objectives by introducing best practices
  • Build and maintain internal relationships and enhance an understanding of the function within the company
  • Reports to the VP of Government Affairs for the GCC & NALP region
  • Collaborate closely with country, group-level, and global colleagues including Country Management, Corporate Communications, Legal, Marketing, Strategy, Risk Management, Inclusive Impact & Sustainability and Products
  • Liaise closely with Government Affairs colleagues in the region & around the world to develop and refine best practices
  • Work with cross-divisional business teams as subject matter expert on policy and regulatory issues and government relations
Qualifications
  • General understanding of the digital payments industry and its economic and social impact
  • Proven track record and experience in all aspects of developing and implementing stakeholder relations strategies
  • In-depth knowledge of the local business and political environments in Pakistan
  • Political and business acumen
  • Ability to think creatively and innovatively
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently, within a team, and without daily supervision
  • A team player, able to work across various Visa functions
  • Computer literacy
  • Fluency in English is essential
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.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
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