Card Portfolio Growth Lead: Digital & Co-Branding

Wio Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial platform in the UAE is seeking a Portfolio Manager for Cards to drive acquisition and growth for both Retail and SME propositions. This role focuses on launching co-branded and multi-currency loyalty cards, leveraging partnerships with Visa & Mastercard, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have 8-15 years in digital banking, strong analytical skills, and experience in scaling card portfolios. The position offers a dynamic environment, collaborative teams, and impactful opportunities in the banking industry.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in cards, payments, digital banking, or fintech with strong portfolio growth or product ownership experience.
• Deep understanding of card economics, loyalty programs, scheme operations, risk, and digital acquisition funnels.
• Proven experience scaling portfolios and launching digital or co-branded card propositions.

Responsibilities

• Drive card acquisition, activation, spend per active, and revolving balances.
• Support in the launching of co-branded cards, Jaywan card, and multi-currency loyalty propositions.
• Build acquisition partnerships with platforms, aggregators, and segment heads.

Skills

Strong cross-functional collaboration

Analytical and data-driven

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership capabilities

Job description

A leading financial platform in the UAE is seeking a Portfolio Manager for Cards to drive acquisition and growth for both Retail and SME propositions. This role focuses on launching co-branded and multi-currency loyalty cards, leveraging partnerships with Visa & Mastercard, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have 8-15 years in digital banking, strong analytical skills, and experience in scaling card portfolios. The position offers a dynamic environment, collaborative teams, and impactful opportunities in the banking industry.