Head of Global Partnerships - Cards
Core
Own global partnerships for the Wise Card, including Visa, Mastercard, and acquiring partners to enable international spending and funding.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Global Partnerships (Payments)
Builds
Global card programmes, commercial partnerships, and market expansion for the Wise Card
Domain
Fintech, Global Payments, Card Schemes
Required skills
Visa/Mastercard partnership management, complex commercial negotiation, card ecosystem expertise (issuing/acquiring/schemes), global market expansion strategy, regulatory compliance (AML/financial crime), cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience launching card programmes in multiple markets, deep knowledge of network economics and interchange models, ability to navigate large global organizations
Technologies
Visa, Mastercard, digital wallets, payment acceptance systems
Responsibilities
Define global strategy for card partnerships and market expansion; lead commercial negotiations with schemes and banks; ensure regulatory compliance for card programmes; advise product and engineering teams on card ecosystem details
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC