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Card Portfolio Specialist
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Are you a seasoned Card Payments expert with a passion for driving business growth and strategy? Do you have a proven track record of managing card portfolios and launching innovative payment products?
We are partnering with a leading financial institution in Kenya, a true leader in the banking sector, to recruit a high-calibre
Card Portfolio Specialist
for a pivotal 12-month engagement based in Nairobi.
The Role:
In this role, you will be the driving force behind the growth and strategy of the card business portfolio. You will take full P&L accountability and be instrumental in shaping the go-to-market strategy for debit, credit, and commercial card products, including emerging solutions like tokenization and virtual cards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the card portfolio's P&L, monitoring revenues, costs, and profits to ensure financial targets are met.
- Design and execute sales, marketing, and promotional campaigns to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth.
- Monitor portfolio health (approval rates, spend growth, etc.) and implement strategies to optimise performance.
- Lead the end-to-end launch of new card products and features, from business case development to program management and execution.
- Establish and refine systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency, fraud management, and customer experience.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, IT, and Operations to troubleshoot issues and deliver seamless customer journeys.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Is based in
Nairobi, Kenya
and has
years of direct experience
in the card payments business. - Has a deep understanding of card business operations, scheme compliance, and the payments landscape.
- Possesses a strong background in card project implementation and management.
- Is a strategic thinker with excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Is a self-starter with the ability to manage complex projects independently and work effectively across various departments to get things done.
- Holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent extensive work experience.
Ready to make an impact?
If you are a results-driven card payments professional looking for a challenging and high-impact role with a market leader, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now