About the Role
Join a leading global blockchain ecosystem and take charge of defining and executing the global card business roadmap. You will oversee the launch and scaling of card programs, integrating various virtual and physical cards, and digital wallet solutions. This role will allow you to ensure seamless operations through robust partner relationships and strategic negotiations, helping to advance financial access for people worldwide.
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Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global card business roadmap, including virtual cards, physical cards, and digital wallet integrations.
- Lead end-to-end launch and scaling of card programs across multiple markets, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Own relationships with issuers, BIN sponsors, processors, card manufacturers, and ecosystem partners to ensure smooth delivery and continuous optimization.
- Lead integration and launch of digital wallets including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other regional wallet providers, driving certification, testing, tokenization, and go-live readiness.
- Manage physical card supply chain and vendor ecosystem, including card manufacturers, fulfillment providers, and logistics partners.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing structures with payment partners, card vendors, and financial institutions to achieve the best business outcome.
- Build launch SOPs, operational processes, and escalation mechanisms to ensure scalable operations globally.
- Drive GTM strategy together with Product, Growth, and Regional teams to improve card adoption, transaction volume, and user engagement.
- Monitor business performance, identify operational bottlenecks, and propose solutions through data-driven analysis.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in cards, payments, or fintech industries.
- Proven experience launching and operating global card programs, including virtual cards and physical cards.
- Hands-on experience delivering 0-to-1 Apple Pay and/or Google Pay integrations.
- Deep understanding of the card ecosystem.
- Experience working directly with Card Payment Industry Players (e.g., Physical card manufacturers, Issuers and BIN sponsors, Card processors, Wallet providers).
- Prior experience at Visa, Mastercard, issuer processors, or leading fintech card issuers is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience launching card programs across multiple geographies.
- Experience with regulated financial products and cross-border payments.
- Experience working in high-growth fintech or crypto companies.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes from scratch.
Why Join Us
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
