Senior Manager, Government Affairs (Japan)
Core
Senior Manager leading government affairs, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement to advance Visa's digital payments strategy and regulatory alignment in Japan.
Role type
Senior Manager, Government Affairs
Builds
Strategic partnerships with Japanese regulators (FSA, METI), industry bodies, and internal cross-functional teams to shape the digital commerce ecosystem.
Domain
Financial Services / Fintech / Government Relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government affairs strategy, regulatory analysis, stakeholder management, policy drafting, cross-functional leadership, strategic advocacy, project management, financial services knowledge, Japanese regulatory environment expertise, persuasive communication
Preferred skills
Experience in payments/banking/fintech, emerging technology standards (Agentic Commerce), thought leadership content creation, AI-enabled tools proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office, AI-enabled tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Japan GA plans, advise leadership on regulatory developments, shape policy engagement on emerging standards, maintain contact with internal/external stakeholders, participate in cross-functional initiatives, draft position papers and issue briefs, monitor policy trends, represent Visa at industry events, coordinate with global colleagues
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight