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Government Affairs Analyst
mid · Consulting
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
Europe Government Affairs
The Business Planning & Policy Strategy Analyst supports the delivery of Europe Government Affairs' (GA) strategic priorities through a combination of business planning, operational excellence, policy analysis and strategic insight.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of business strategy, public policy and government affairs. Working closely with Europe GA leadership, market teams and cross-functional partners, the analyst will help shape strategic priorities, support executive engagement and provide insight on political, regulatory and market developments that influence Visa's growth agenda across Europe.
The role is responsible for supporting business planning processes, governance activities, executive reporting and strategic initiatives across the Europe Government Affairs function. It also provides research, analytical and project support on policy issues linked to Visa's strategic priorities across Commercial & Money Movement Solutions (CMS), Value Added Services (VAS) and emerging innovation areas.
The position offers broad exposure to Visa's Government Affairs agenda, senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Europe and globally.
What we expect of you day-to-day:
Business Planning & Operations
Coordinate Europe GA planning, governance and reporting processes.
Support executive reporting, business reviews, dashboards and leadership presentations.
Manage timelines, stakeholder inputs and deliverables for key strategic initiatives and planning cycles.
Maintain and enhance reporting tools, trackers and performance metrics used across the function.
Support strategic initiatives, operational improvement efforts and team effectiveness activities.
Drive consistency and quality across leadership communications, business updates and governance processes.
Support budget tracking, procurement coordination and operational management activities across the team, as required.
Policy & Strategic Insights
Monitor political, regulatory and policy developments relevant to Visa's business and growth priorities.
Conduct research and analysis on issues affecting the payments ecosystem and broader digital economy.
Support development of policy briefings, executive summaries and stakeholder engagement materials.
Assist with strategic projects related to CMS, VAS and emerging innovation priorities.
Provide analytical support to leadership on emerging risks, market trends and policy developments.
Help translate complex policy and geopolitical developments into business-relevant insights and recommendations.
Areas of Exposure
The role will provide exposure to a broad range of business, policy and innovation topics, including:
Commercial & Money Movement Solutions (CMS)
Value Added Services (VAS)
Artificial Intelligence and AI Governance
Stablecoins and Digital Assets
Digital Identity
Data, Fraud and Cybersecurity Policy
Emerging Commerce and Digital Innovation
Why Join Us?
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to:
Gain visibility across Visa's Europe leadership team and Government Affairs organization.
Develop expertise at the intersection of public policy, regulation and business strategy.
Contribute to high-profile projects that support Visa's growth agenda across Europe.
Build relationships with stakeholders across markets, functions and global teams.
Develop skills in executive communications, strategic planning and policy analysis.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office. Expectations regarding in-office attendance will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
2+ years of relevant professional experience in government affairs, public policy, strategy, business operations, consulting, economics, research, financial services, technology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Politics, Economics, Business, International Relations, Law or a related field.
Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in government affairs, public policy, strategy, business operations, consulting or related fields.
Demonstrated interest in public policy, regulation, government affairs, geopolitics, financial services or technology.
Ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
Experience preparing executive presentations, reports or analytical materials.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft 365 tools.
Experience working in a matrixed or international environment is desirable.
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.