Visa Inc. is a global leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Apply for Visa Government Affairs Analyst in Dubai, UAE.
Visa operates at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy — shaping the future of digital commerce, financial inclusion, and payment innovation.
Working at Visa offers professionals the opportunity to contribute at global scale while solving meaningful regulatory and economic challenges.
Position: Government Affairs Analyst
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Department: Government Affairs – Central Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA)
Job Summary
The Government Affairs Analyst will support the design and execution of government engagement strategies across the CEMEA region.
The role involves policy advocacy, thought leadership development, regulatory monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, stakeholder management experience, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead advocacy initiatives on central policy issues across markets
• Support the management of global and regional policy forums
• Develop high-impact thought leadership materials (policy memos, playbooks, research briefs)
• Initiate strategic projects on Pricing, Localization, and Digital Public Infrastructure
• Monitor political, economic, and regulatory developments
• Provide actionable insights to leadership
• Collaborate with Legal, Communications, and other internal teams
• Support launch of advocacy campaigns and regional initiatives
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Business, or related field
Experience:
• Strategy and operations experience in a multinational environment
• Experience engaging with governments and/or international organizations
• Strong policy analysis and regulatory interpretation skills
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English (Required)
• Arabic and/or French (Preferred)
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Strategic and operational thinker
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to translate complex policy into business insights
• Skilled in producing executive-ready advocacy materials
• Comfortable operating in cross-cultural, cross-border teams
Equal Opportunity Statement
Visa is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories under applicable law.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through Visa’s official career portal or LinkedIn job page.
Application status and responses are managed outside LinkedIn.
