Key Responsibilities :Business Establishment: Lead the creation and implementation of the card business within the TPS business unit while working closely with the Private Bank Product team who own the Investec Card Platform. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire card product value chain, from infrastructure setup to customer delivery.Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the card product strategy aligned with the bank's overall objectives. Identify and evaluate new opportunities for product development and enhancement.Product Management: Oversee the lifecycle of card products, from concept to launch and ongoing management. Ensure products meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, operations, risk, compliance, and IT, to deliver seamless product experiences. Liaise with external partners, such as payment networks and technology providers.Market Analysis and Innovation: Conduct market research to identify trends and customer preferences. Drive innovation by integrating new technologies and features into card products.Performance Monitoring: Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success. Analyse product performance data to inform strategic decisions.Team Leadership: No direct reports in the short term. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation with the matrix teams that support this role.Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred).Extensive experience in card product management, including both issuing and acquiring.Proven track record of leading successful product strategies and teams.Skills and Competencies :Strong understanding of the payments industry and regulatory environment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong leadership and team management abilities.Additional Information :We are looking for an individual that ideally has previous experience in building a business or is comfortable with starting up a card business with no current capabilities in the bank. Have the knowledge and experience on the entire value chain including technology, operations and credit to help drive the building of the necessary capabilities within the bank.Investec Culture:At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking. We value individuals who in turn value our can-do attitude while challenging convention. Diversity, competency, and flexible leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.
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