Company Description Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

　　When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

　　Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.

　　Job Description Team Summary

　　The Corporate Communication team in China Mainland is a strategic and high performing function that reports into Visa’s Greater China, Asia Pacific and Global Corporate Communication function, as well as local market leadership.  It is our role to advance and protect Visa’s reputation and drive business growth.

　　What a Senior Director of Corporate Communications does at Visa:

　　As head of the Corporate Communication function in China Mainland, this is an exciting role that will enable you to develop, lead and execute the communication strategy, ensure alignment to business goals, and lead a team with a diverse portfolio across the geography. 

　　The individual will help Visa achieve our business objectives through strategic communication programs that anticipate and manage the complexities of the region, while supporting business development. Leading a small team, the individual is expected to partner with senior business leaders and teams to advance the business agenda, manage and deliver strategic communication campaigns internally and externally, and act as an advisory point to business functions to support business objectives and drive growth across the region.

　　This role:

　　Leads and owns the delivery of the overarching Corporate Communication strategy, liaising with senior stakeholders to understand business and functional strategies and ultimately translate those into a communications strategy that delivers business and scorecard objectivesHas accountability for programmatic thought leadership and reputation in China Mainland that positions Visa as a partner of choice on key topics across the ecosystem – to consumers, merchants, banks, tech companies, governments and regulatory stakeholders – while balancing and/or managing sensitivities that come with a global brand and network-based businessHas extensive experience of B2B communication, enable effective communication in transforming Visa into a best in class B2B sales organizationProvides strategic advice and produces presentations, key messages and briefing materials for Country Managers and senior executives, extending from leading the executive visibility program to supporting media interviews for spokespeopleLeads the conceptualisation and overall delivery of the annual market kickoff and employee communications agenda, driving employee engagement and establishing Visa as a best place to work – internally and externally – in a way that retains and attracts talentEstablish Visa as a responsible corporate citizen that supports China Mainland’s purpose agenda and contributes to the well-being of citizens, winning their hearts and minds through the activation of social impact programsDevelop local activities to leverage global and regional sponsorshipsLead the business in identification, preparation and response to any reputational issues The successful candidate is one who will engage stakeholders and develop a well-thought out communication plan aligned with business objectives, rally the team towards first-rate execution of plans while remaining nimble to deal with unexpected circumstances in a rapidly evolving industry.

　　Why this is important to Visa

　　We are seeking an outstanding candidate that can help us advance and protect Visa’s reputation and drive business growth in China Mainland.  We also need your help to:

　　position Visa as a partner of choice to our clients – from big banks to merchants, fintechs, SMBs and government – through strategic thought leadership because Visa’s mission is to enable individuals, businesses and economies to thriveengage our employees in a way that contributes to making Visa an employer of choice and a great place to work – because we believe in uplifting everyone, everywhere. Projects you will be a part of:

　　You’ll get to work on big sponsorships and campaigns that drive the Visa business and reputation.  You’ll get to export best practice to like-minded markets across the Visa world. And you’ll get broad experience and exposure across a high growth, global business.

　　Qualifications What you will need:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Communication (or similar)Approx 15+ years’ public relations or communication experience, ideally with in-house and/or agency backgroundKnowledge and experience in delivering strategic communication projects end-to-endExcellent verbal communication, including interpersonal and presentation skillsExceptional English writing and editing skillsStrong people management skillsGood attention to detailAbility to think big pictureFluent mandarin speakerPrevious experience in working in China Mainland market is desirable Additional Information 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.