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Card Issuing Lead - Product

  • Team Product and Technology Development
  • Location London, United Kingdom
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number JR0609982
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Card Issuing Lead to join our ever evolving Payouts Product team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll Own

Product Strategy and Vision:

  • Develop and articulate a clear vision, strategy and OKR’s for our Card Issuing product.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product goals and delivery phases with overall business objectives.

Third-party Partnership Management:

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers, align internal and external roadmaps, and set and drive joint KPI’s.

Product Lifecycle Management:

  • Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and ongoing enhancement, with a focus on seamless integration into our business.

  • Work closely with development teams to prioritize features and improvements based on customer and market needs.

Market Analysis and Competitor Research:

  • Stay informed about industry trends, market demands, and competitor activities within the card issuance landscape.

  • Conduct regular market research to identify opportunities for product differentiation and improvement.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

  • Establish KPI’s for our solutions and regularly assess product performance.

  • Identify areas for optimization and work with relevant teams to implement improvements, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.

What you'll bring

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization

  • 5 years + Product Leadership experience

  • 3 years minimum card issuance experience

  • Deep knowledge of the card acquiring and payouts customer experience

  • Ability to integrate change into complex operational/technical environments

  • Be tenacious in your goals, insatiably curious for knowledge and passionate for celebrating success

About this role

payouts is a ~$300T market globally and expected to grow at high-single-digits over the next 5 years. We are looking for a Product leader who is ready to upscale how Worldpay can move money for our ~6m customers.

As a Card Issuing Lead in Product you will take responsibility of executing on our Virtual Card Issuing opportunities in support of some of our key acquiring verticals. You will be experienced in product development and integration of geographically expansive card issuing services and money movement experiences, and will be skilled in owning complex end to end change delivery.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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