Card Scheme Manager at Unlimit

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience with the payments lifecycle, including data messaging standards (ISO)
  • Proven experience in the certification of products with Card Schemes
  • Proven experience working with Mandatory changes of Card schemes
  • Knowledge of card schemes rules (Visa / MasterCard, UnionPay and etc.)
  • Knowledge of card schemes settlement and reconciliation processes
  • Must be able to talk knowledgeably with card schemes, vendors, partners and banks who live and breathe payments every day
  • Good technical and project management skills
  • Passionate about the acquiring & issuing industry
  • Fluent in English
  • Will consider as a plus: Knowledge/working experience with Asia and Africa markets
  • Will consider as a plus: Proven experience and understanding of the implementation

Responsibilities

  • End-to-end management of Acquiring: Mastercard, Visa and etc. including the technical implementation and analyze of the technical documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with Mandatory Changes of Card Schemes and Regulatory
  • Support payments acceptance related reviews and escalations
  • Analysis of technical documentation of card schemes and mandates
  • Develop manuals and instructions for internal departments
  • Analysis of card schemes settlement & reconciliation
  • Support the operation of our existing solutions as an escalation point for internal teams
  • Effectively document business/technical requirements and understand operational processes
  • Execute test plans for new products and work closely with go to market teams to deliver working features
  • Develop relationship with card schemes (MasterCard / Visa / Union Pay / JCB and etc.) as part of the implementation of Cards payment methods
  • Operational support for launched Acquiring products
  • Provide day-to-day product delivery and quality management
  • Ensure awareness of product status and roadmap risks across the group
  • Drive post-launch look-backs and internal process improvements
  • Analyze Card Scheme invoices in detail on a monthly basis to ensure that the assigned fee is billed correctly, analyzing the costs in detail every month to ensure that the assigned budget is met and closely work with Finance and Reconciliation team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Card AcquiringVisaMastercardUnionPayJCBPayment ProcessingTechnical ImplementationAcquiring SetupSettlementPSP Integration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

The position requires working from the Hong Kong office.

What languages are required for this role?

Fluent English is required, with additional languages like Chinese, Spanish, or Portuguese considered a plus.

What are the main responsibilities of the Card Scheme Manager?

Responsibilities include end-to-end management of card acquiring for schemes like Mastercard and Visa, ensuring compliance with changes, analyzing technical documentation, developing relationships with card schemes, and providing operational support.

What teams will I work with in this role?

You will work closely with the Card Processing team, Settlement team, Finance team, PSP, Legal, Acquiring team, Analytics teams, Banking team, and other departments involved in acquiring setup or processes.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?

Proven experience and expertise in Card Acquiring, with a focus on technical implementation, compliance, and working with card schemes like Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and JCB, especially in Asia and Africa regions.

Unlimit

Provides borderless payment solutions globally

About Unlimit

Unlimit provides borderless payment solutions for businesses aiming to grow locally and globally. The company has developed a large in-house payment infrastructure that allows it to offer a wide range of financial services, including payment acceptance, payment processing, and corporate fund management. Businesses can easily acquire cards, utilize alternative payment methods, and handle international transfers through Unlimit's platform. What sets Unlimit apart from its competitors is its extensive coverage and variety of payment options, including unique local methods tailored to different regions. This enables businesses to confidently enter new markets. Unlimit's goal is to support innovative companies in moving beyond traditional banking technologies, facilitating their expansion and financial management in the evolving fintech landscape.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups targeting niche markets like the female economy.
Regulatory scrutiny in emerging markets due to DeFi, GameFi, and NFT collaborations.
Challenges in African market expansion due to local regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Unlimit offers the largest in-house developed payment infrastructure globally.
The company provides unique local payment options tailored to specific regions.
Unlimit's borderless payment solutions facilitate seamless international business expansion.

Upsides

Embedded finance growth aligns with Unlimit's BaaS offerings.
Rising digital wallets and contactless payments boost Unlimit's card issuing services.
Cross-border e-commerce growth supports Unlimit's borderless payment solutions.

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