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Progress starts with you.\nJob Description\nThe executive will report to the head of government affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean and work closely with a wide range of in country and regional functional teams. The position requires strong analytical capabilities and demonstrated experience successfully dealing with regulatory issues, excellent levels of communication and presentation skills to interact with national and sub national government officials and developed skills coordinating multi disciplinary groups to lead projects. It is highly preferred that the executive has experience working on Central American and Caribbean financial sector issues, particularly in the payments or the banking arena, from either the private or the public sector. The main objectives of the position are to develop and implement a proactive agenda to ensure the CARCAMs public policy priorities are aligned with industry and corporate objectives to grow financial inclusion and digital payments adoption, as well as to increase national and sub national governments participation in the digital payments space.\nEssential Functions\nDevelop and implement the government affairs strategy for CARCAM in close coordination with the Head of Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, and other Visa local and regional functional leaders to achieve agreed objectives.\nThink strategically and provide sound advice and support on matters of legislative, policy, and regulatory interest to internal and external clients, in close coordination with other incumbent teams.\nMonitor, analyze and coordinate efforts to mitigate potential regulation that might negatively affect the digital payments industry and Visa business.\nLead and coordinate Visas positions and advocacy strategies on regulatory and policy issues in CARCAM.\nRecord and share best practices with government bodies, regulators, and industry stakeholders to promote digital payments.\nSupport Visas regulatory information needs as a regulated entity and coordinate responses to regulatory consultations.\nBuild proactive, trusted relationships with key government officials, regulators, and lawmakers.\nCollaborate with local and regional government affairs professionals and industry associations to develop strategies and engagement plans to boost financial inclusion and digital payments.\nSupport partners issuers, acquirers, fintechs, merchants in understanding payments regulation, alongside the Head of Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, Legal, and business teams.\nProactively identify strategic business issues and opportunities for Visa and its clients.\nIdentify potential business partnerships with national and sub national government agencies in the delivery of social services, payment of taxes, and other potential government programs that may benefit from the adoption of digital payments.\nQualifications\nBasic Qualifications\n12 years of work experience with a bachelors degree or at least 10 years of experience with an advanced degree, e.g. Masters MBA JD MD\nAt least 10 years of experience in a relevant corporate position regulatory or government agency or consultancy on any country within CARCAMs financial system, payments, banking and or technology issues.\nStrong analytical skills to interpret, communicate and explain complex regulatory and legislative matters.\nSpanish required and fluent in English.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProactive, pragmatic and results oriented.\nCombination of political and business acumen.\nSkilled in managing, organizing, and sharing data and insights from public reports and industry papers.\nStrategic stakeholder advocacy skills.\nExperience managing direct reports.\nSuperior inter personal, presentational, and written communication skills.\nAbility to act independently but also within a team environment.\nExperience in a similar industry or sector is an important plus.\nLeads by example and able to generate respect and loyalty with a strong commitment to collaboration.\nImpeccable ethics and high level of integrity.\n\nInformation for US Applicants\nFor roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $189,500.00 to $ 303,500.00 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.Work Hours\nVaries upon the needs of the department.\nTravel Requirements\nThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.\nMental/Physical Requirements\nThis 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.\nVisa is an EEO Employer\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. 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