Head of Card Programmes & Scheme Relations

Our client in the Payments Industry is looking for a Head of Card Programmes & Scheme Relation to join their team. 

Responsibilities:

• Being the main point of contact for card scheme
• Handling the day to day relationship which includes account planning, business reviews as well as reporting and implementation 
• Heading the strategy and application for a second scheme membership 
• Establishing the client and support BIN sponsorship opportunities overseas
• Own card programme requirements, prioritisation, governance and go-live readiness across product, commercial, processor, partner, BIN, tokenisation and digital wallet activities
• Lead cross-functional delivery of card programmes, coordinating Product, Technology, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance and external partners
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for sponsored and partner card programmes, ensuring appropriate due diligence, approvals and regulatory oversight
• Manage scheme-related commercial activities, including fees, billing, incentives and cost optimisation, in collaboration with Finance
• Monitor programme performance, growth, fraud and chargebacks, coordinating corrective actions and providing relevant board-level reporting 

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in card issuing within a Bank, Fintech or programme manager
• A minimum of 1 year with direct scheme facing responsibilities
• Strong understanding in Mastercard and/or Visa rules, reporting and fee structures
• Excellent verbal and written English

Benefits

• Hybrid after probation
• Flexibility

Education and experience

• A Degree Level of Education

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