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WiseHead of Global Partnerships - Cards
Wise is hiring a Head of Global Partnerships - Cards to manage its worldwide payment infrastructure and lead relationships with major card networks in London. This…
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Wise is hiring a Head of Global Partnerships - Cards to manage its worldwide payment infrastructure and lead relationships with major card networks in London. This on-site position focuses on directing the commercial strategy for the Wise Card, improving card funding options, and managing executive ties with Visa and Mastercard. The successful candidate will drive international expansion efforts, optimize network economics, and guarantee adherence to regulatory standards across multiple regions.…
Job Description
Wise is hiring a Head of Global Partnerships - Cards to manage its worldwide payment infrastructure and lead relationships with major card networks in London. This on-site position focuses on directing the commercial strategy for the Wise Card, improving card funding options, and managing executive ties with Visa and Mastercard. The successful candidate will drive international expansion efforts, optimize network economics, and guarantee adherence to regulatory standards across multiple regions.
This individual will serve as the internal authority on the global card ecosystem, guiding engineering, product development, and finance teams. Duties include steering large-scale commercial negotiations, shaping card issuance and acceptance frameworks, and partnering with regional teams to introduce payment capabilities into new legal entities. The role involves addressing intricate regulatory and financial crime challenges alongside legal and compliance departments.
Wise operates as a cross-border financial technology enterprise dedicated to building global money infrastructure. The organization values diversity and aims to foster an inclusive, equitable work environment for its international personnel.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive relationships with Visa, Mastercard, issuer banks, and strategic acquiring partners globally
- Lead complex commercial negotiations covering network economics, incentives, and long-term agreements
- Partner with regional banking and expansion teams to introduce the Wise Card into new markets and legal entities
- Collaborate with compliance, legal, and financial crime teams to maintain compliant card programs
- Advise product and engineering teams by acting as the internal expert on the global card ecosystem
Requirements
- Direct working experience with Visa, Mastercard, or both
- Expertise across the card ecosystem including issuing, acquiring, scheme rules, and payment acceptance
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with card schemes, issuer banks, or acquirers
- Track record of launching or scaling card programs across multiple markets
- Experience navigating regulatory and financial crime requirements for global card programs
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