Senior Cards Portfolio Manager - Contractual (10-15 yrs)

At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.

Our client, a leading global payments firm, is looking for an experienced Senior Cards Portfolio Manager to lead a strategic initiative focused on enhancing their card portfolio's performance.

The role is an integral to building and managing a lifecycle management program aimed at increasing card activity, spend per active card, and reducing inactivation and attrition rates.

This is a contractual role with an initial duration of 12 months. This is an onsite role based site in Dubai, UAE.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Portfolio Strategy Development

2. Team Leadership

3. Market and Customer Analysis

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

5. Regulatory Compliance

Your Background

- 12+ years in cards portfolio management or a related field, with a proven record of driving growth and achieving performance targets

- Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating a diverse team

- In-depth understanding of the cards market, industry trends, and UAE regulatory requirements

- Experience in developing and launching new card products, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards and making product enhancements

- Proficiency in data analysis and portfolio management tools, including Excel and Tableau

- Strong knowledge of financial metrics and performance indicators, such as Net Interest Margin (NIM), Fee Income, Charge-off Rates, Delinquency Rates, Average Spend per Card, Activation Rates, and Customer Retention Rates

- Proficiency in English is essential