Senior Programme Manager - Cards

3 Months ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Programme Manager – Cards at Nium, the role involves leading complex card programs and initiatives across multiple geographies. Responsibilities include working with the Solution Engineering team, owning every issuing launch, mastering the issuing critical path, leading cross-functional teams, ensuring scheme compliance, handing over the program to operations, and reviewing program compliance continuously. The role demands a deep understanding of card issuing, program management, and fintech ecosystems.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of program management, 4+ in card issuing or payments.
  • Proven track record of delivering multi-stakeholder fintech programs.
  • Deep knowledge of card issuing platforms and network rules.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment.
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries and performance bonuses.
  • Medical coverage and employee assistance program.
  • Generous vacation programs.
  • Flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
  • Role-specific training, internal workshops, and learning stipend.
  • Company-wide social events, team bonding activities, and happy hours.

Job Details

Nium, Global Leader in Payments   Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.   Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. 
As a Senior Programme Manager – Cards at Nium, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex card programs and initiatives across multiple geographies. You’ll work cross-functionally with product, engineering, compliance, operations, and external partners to launch and scale innovative card solutions. This is a strategic and hands-on role requiring deep understanding of card issuing, program management, and fintech ecosystems 

Responsibilities:

    • Work with the Solution Engineering team from day one: co-design architecture and funding flows so the programme meets Visa/Mastercard rulebooks while maximising interchange and incentive eligibility. 
    • Own every issuing launch: steer the full life-cycle from contract through scheme certification, first transactions, initial (T+90) white glove treatment and BAU hand-over. 
    • Master the issuing critical path – schedule and deliver chip-profile creation, personalisation bureau onboarding, VTS/MDES token provisioning, 3DS 2.x enablement and digital wallet integrations (Apple Pay / Google Pay). 
    • Lead the cross-functional teams – align processor, scheme compliance and fulfilment partners to hit scheme and technical readiness gates on time. 
    • Police scheme compliance – lock down scheme attestations etc; escalate any blocker 
    • Hand-over programme to operations – deliver run-books for programme management to operations; 
    • Review programme compliance continuously – run quarterly audits against the latest scheme bulletins; log gaps, assign owners and track closure to guarantee ongoing rule adherence. 

Requirements:

    • At least 8 years of experience in program management, with at least 4 years focused on card issuing or payments. 
    •  
    • Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs in fintech or financial services. 
    • Deep knowledge of card issuing platforms, network rules (Visa/Mastercard), and payment flows. 
    • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. 
    • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills. 
    • Experience working in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment. 
    • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus. 
What we offer at Nium   We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. 
We Care: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). 
We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. 
We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities. Check out CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024.  
We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!  
We Thrive With Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.   For more detailed region-specific benefits:  https://www.nium.com/careers#careers-perks  
For more information visit www.nium.com 
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