Head of Global Partnerships - Cards
Core
Own global partnerships for Visa, Mastercard, and acquiring partners to enable Wise Card expansion, card funding capabilities, and commercial strategy for millions of customers worldwide.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Global Partnerships (Payments Infrastructure)
Builds
Global card programmes, card funding capabilities, and commercial partnerships supporting Wise's international payments infrastructure.
Domain
Fintech, Global Payments, Card Schemes (Visa/Mastercard), Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Executive relationship management with global card schemes, complex commercial negotiation, global market expansion strategy, regulatory compliance (AML/Financial Crime), cross-functional leadership, card ecosystem expertise (issuing/acquiring/settlement)
Preferred skills
Experience launching card programmes in multiple markets, navigating large global organizations, solving complex technical and regulatory challenges
Technologies
Visa, Mastercard, Digital Wallets, Payment Acceptance Systems
Responsibilities
Define global card strategy across issuing and acceptance; lead commercial negotiations for network economics and issuer agreements; partner with regional teams to launch cards in new markets; ensure compliance with scheme rules and local regulations; advise product and engineering teams on card ecosystem details.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC