Government Engagement Intern

Work-Force

Duration: 3-month Winter Internship (3 June 2025 to 28 August 2025)

Full-time Role Start Date: January 2026

Company Overview: As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable, and secure payment network. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, handles more than 65,000 transaction messages per second. With a dedication to innovation, Visa is driving the growth of connected commerce and working towards a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. At Visa, you’ll be part of a global team of disruptors, innovators, and risk-takers, impacting the world and advancing financial literacy and digital commerce.

Job Description: The Government Engagement (GE) team at Visa influences policy and regulatory environments to support our business and advance Visa’s mission. As a GE Intern, you will assist in shaping the future of electronic payments by supporting policy advancement, strengthening partnerships, and promoting financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Support Government Engagement Strategies:
    • Collaborate with local GE professionals and industry associations to develop strategies and engagement plans to boost financial inclusion and digital payments.
  2. Regulation Analysis and Support:
    • Assist partners (issuers, acquirers, fintechs, merchants) in understanding payments regulation.
    • Monitor and analyze regulatory developments to mitigate potential negative impacts on the digital payments industry and Visa business.
  3. Strategic Business Insights:
    • Identify strategic business issues and opportunities for Visa and its clients with team support.
    • Record and share best practices to promote digital payments.
  4. Communication and Presentation:
    • Develop and present reports and insights on regulatory and industry trends.
    • Support the team in communicating Visa’s thought leadership and policies.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or IT, with a graduation date in 2026 (Finish coursework by Dec 2025).
  • Availability:
    • Available for a 3-month winter internship from 3 June 2025 to 28 August 2025.
    • Must be available to join a full-time role by January 2026.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Excellent communication, story-telling, and presentation skills.
    • Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
    • Superior analytical and financial analysis skills.
    • Strong collaboration skills with a diverse peer group.
    • Ability to articulate viewpoints effectively to key stakeholders.
    • Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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