Delivery / Operations Lead – Cards & Payments

📍 Location: Melbourne, Australia

📅 Contract Duration: 12 Months

💼 Employment Type: Contract Potential or extension/conversion to permanent

$ Payout in US Dollars

About the Company

Join a global technology leader in digital payments that connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses worldwide. The organization is at the forefront of payment innovation, enabling secure, seamless, and intelligent payment solutions while driving digital transformation across the financial services industry.

You'll be part of a high-performing team delivering strategic Cards & Payments initiatives that shape the future of digital payments on a global scale.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Delivery / Operations Lead to drive delivery execution, operational governance, stakeholder management, and strategic initiatives across the Cards & Payments domain.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Credit Card Products, Card Issuing Operations, Payment Processing, Scheme Management, and Vendor Management, with a proven ability to deliver results in complex banking environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Cards & Payments initiatives.
• Drive execution, governance, operational readiness, and risk management.
• Manage relationships with payment schemes, payment processors, and operational vendors.
• Oversee Card Issuing Operations, including Authorization, Clearing, Settlement, and Payment Processing.
• Ensure compliance with payment scheme operating rules, mandates, and industry standards.
• Assess operational impacts, identify delivery risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Business, Technology, Operations, and External Partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Drive vendor governance, commercial engagement, and service performance.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence key business decisions.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in Cards, Payments, Product Operations, Scheme Management, or Payment Processing.
• Strong understanding of Credit Card Products and Card Issuing Operations.
• Experience managing Visa, Mastercard, Payment Processors, or Operational Vendors.
• Strong knowledge of Authorization, Clearing, Settlement, Reconciliation, and Payment Processing.
• Good understanding of Payment Scheme Operating Rules and Compliance Requirements.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale initiatives within Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong Commercial Acumen and Vendor Management experience.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management, Communication, and Leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a global leader in digital payments.
• Contribute to high-impact strategic transformation programmes.
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals across Banking, Technology, and Payments.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale Cards & Payments initiatives with global reach.

If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply to submit your application, or for a faster response, feel free to WhatsApp me directly at +65 6359 2571 or email your CV to nmulla@high5hire.com.

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