Duties and Responsibilities

•Develop, manage and execute Card strategy (Local, MasterCard, VISA and other international associations).
•Designing and implementation of initiatives to promote card product usage and adoption.
•Contributes to P & L and Balance sheet growth by ensuring usage, profitability and growth of the Cards issuing business.
• Acquisition of strategic partnerships to include local and international collaborations To include BIN
Sponsorships, Closed loop systems, Campus card solutions).
• Plans and reviews campaigns & promotions in collaboration with Marketing.
• Manages relationships with Card associations, partners and customers.
• Innovates and develop products and functionalities to ensure the Bank remains a market leader in the
Card Service business.
• Tracks uptake & usage of card products.
• Ensures projects are completed within timelines, working closely with the Transformation, Operations, and Project Management Office teams.
•Manages card product related risks and ensures compliance with regulatory bodies requirements
Management of card services staff
Budgeting, Control & Reporting
Stakeholder management including engagement with other SBU's

Qualifications and Experience

•Business Related Bachelor's degree
• Post graduate degree is an added advantage
• 5+ years' managerial experience in the financial services sector.
• Proven experience in the Card Services business including international cards (VMC.)
• Highly effective cross-functional team management
• Proven experience in management of cards business projects
• Proven experience in the development and management of strategic partnerships to grow the Card services business,
Demonstrable leadership abilities
Sound planning and organisations skills with ability to work with minimal supervision