Corporate Communications Manager (Corporate Affairs)

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

Visa is seeking a motivated and commercially aware communications professional to join its Corporate Communications team in Europe. As Manager, Corporate Communications, you will help develop and deliver communications programmes that strengthen Visa's reputation, support business priorities and reinforce its position as a leader in digital payments innovation and technology. 

You will help shape and amplify the stories that showcase Visa's innovation, partnerships, expertise and impact on European businesses, consumers and economies. The role requires strong writing, judgement and delivery, with the ability to turn complex business, technology and industry topics into clear, compelling communications for multiple audiences. 

This is a Manager role with meaningful scope and exposure. You will be expected to manage defined workstreams, contribute ideas, work independently where appropriate, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business. The role will work with in-market Communications teams, Europe Communications and Global Communications partners to advance Visa's storytelling and ensure communications are aligned, relevant and impactful across markets. 

The role offers an opportunity to build experience across multiple communications disciplines in a dynamic environment where priorities can evolve quickly. It is well suited to someone looking to deepen their communications craft, broaden their exposure to different markets and audiences, and gain hands-on experience on important reputation-building initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated communications programmes that advance business priorities and strengthen Visa's reputation with multiple audiences.

• Help build and amplify corporate narratives that reinforce Visa's position as a trusted technology leader and innovator in commerce and payments.

• Identify and develop storytelling opportunities that showcase innovation, client partnerships, thought leadership, business impact and Visa's role in enabling the future of commerce.

• Create high-quality communications assets, including messaging, briefing materials, media materials, executive communications, thought leadership content, presentations and digital content.

• Translate complex business, technology and industry topics into clear, engaging and audience-relevant communications.

• Partner with in-market Communications teams, Europe Communications and Global Communications colleagues to support aligned storytelling across markets and channels.

• Support communications activity around strategic initiatives, launches, research, partnerships, executive visibility and reputation-building programmes.

• Engage with an evolving communications ecosystem, including traditional media, digital channels, business and technology communities, and influential industry voices.

• Monitor trends, audience interests and external conversations to identify timely storytelling opportunities and strengthen Visa's narrative.

• Support issues management, reputation risk mitigation and communications preparedness activities as required.

• Use measurement and insights to understand impact and improve future communications activity.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven storytelling, writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and develop compelling content for different audiences.

• Experience supporting communications campaigns, announcements, thought leadership programmes or reputation-building initiatives.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, teams and markets.

• Experience working in a matrixed or cross-functional environment, ideally across different geographies, functions or business areas.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and workstreams at pace.

• Good judgement, attention to detail and confidence in handling sensitive or complex information appropriately.

• Understanding of traditional, digital media and influencer landscape, including how business and professional audiences consume information and engage with content.

• Commercial awareness and interest in technology, innovation, payments and the role communications plays in shaping reputation and supporting business growth.

• Proactive, curious and collaborative, with a willingness to learn, test new approaches and continuously develop communications expertise.

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.