Strategy and Planning Manager needed - card and payment industry
A leading Financial Services Organisation is recruiting for a Strategy and Planning Manager. Identification of strategic issues relating to the organisations strategic agendas including Processing Services (the processing PL business) plus three shared service units: IT, Change Governance and Business Operations. Successful candidates will have cards and payments experience as well as ·the ability to apply previous business experience to resolve issues in the current business environment. A consultative approach and business outcome focused is also neccessary for the role.
This is an exciting oppportunity to join a dynamic environment within a leading Cards and Payments Organisation.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
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Thursday, 29 September 2011
PRODUCT MANAGER, ONLINE PAYMENTS
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an interim Product Manager to join a leading Payments Organisation to work on a new programme delivering an innovative e-Commerce product.
Essential Skills
* Strong background being responsible for the functional requirements and consumer journeys of consumer facing websites
* Previous experience of delivering low abandonment, high conversion online checkouts with large online merchants or PSPs
* Strong knowledge of websites that manage complex user scenarios such as registration and authentication elements
* Strong design life cycle experience - business requirements gathering, wireframes, storyboarding, usability, exception management
* Experience of interacting with and supporting development teams in the building out of designed UI's
* Previous experience with large online merchant checkout UI & processes or e-commerce platform/PSP checkout & UI.
* Or previous experience with transaction based online consumer self service portals e.g. credit card or online banking.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and able to lead review sessions
* Experience of working closely with functional owners to design & document product features.
* Experience of large scale application development
* High quality documentation skills.
Beneficial Skills:
* Electronic Commerce and merchant systems.
* High volume transactional systems.
* Experience of payment cards.
* Agile Development methodologies.
* Experience of mobile payment applications desirable.
* Experience of Accessibility standards implementation
* Experience of user/usability testing process
Travel:
* Occasional travel throughout Europe.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY GO TO http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
Essential Skills
* Strong background being responsible for the functional requirements and consumer journeys of consumer facing websites
* Previous experience of delivering low abandonment, high conversion online checkouts with large online merchants or PSPs
* Strong knowledge of websites that manage complex user scenarios such as registration and authentication elements
* Strong design life cycle experience - business requirements gathering, wireframes, storyboarding, usability, exception management
* Experience of interacting with and supporting development teams in the building out of designed UI's
* Previous experience with large online merchant checkout UI & processes or e-commerce platform/PSP checkout & UI.
* Or previous experience with transaction based online consumer self service portals e.g. credit card or online banking.
* Strong stakeholder management skills and able to lead review sessions
* Experience of working closely with functional owners to design & document product features.
* Experience of large scale application development
* High quality documentation skills.
Beneficial Skills:
* Electronic Commerce and merchant systems.
* High volume transactional systems.
* Experience of payment cards.
* Agile Development methodologies.
* Experience of mobile payment applications desirable.
* Experience of Accessibility standards implementation
* Experience of user/usability testing process
Travel:
* Occasional travel throughout Europe.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY GO TO http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
Monday, 26 September 2011
TECHNICAL MANAGER, SMART CARDS
TECHNICAL MANAGER, SMART CARD BASED IN UK, HOME BASED ROLE WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL £ NEGOTIABLE Our client Organisation is a world leader in promoting Smart Card Industry Standards across all possible applications. They are now looking to recruit a Technical Authority to oversee all technical activities. The role focuses on interacting with Member Organisations, working with leading technical teams and business requirements across the Industry to ensure that technical innovation continues to progress and that new opportunities are maximised. With a strong background in Smart Card technology (EMV, Key Management, deep knowledge of smartcard OS ) it is essential you have experience to specification level coupled with strong customer facing skills. You will work closely with leading industry figures to oversee Technical Aspects of Smart Card products, both current and future, ensuring integrity in technical documentation and brand. The role is high profile and will suit an individual with the ability to think strategically, keen to influence and promote the future of Smart card technology.
Key Responsibilities
* Management of all Technical Activities working with Member Organisations
* Close interaction with the Commercial Director and Members to ensure that specifications match business needs and ensuring compliant products enter the market
* An ability and enthusiasm to direct and innovate, driving the technology into expanding existing markets and new markets.
Activities/Tasks
Managing all technical aspects of Member activities
* Leading and directing new initiatives where there is impact on specifications
* Managing the impact of International Standards and becoming our client¹s technical authority on other standards bodies
* Presenting the technology at industry training events and supporting marketing and business development activities from a technical perspective
Managing and maintaining all Technical Documentation Management of type approval, ensuring the integrity and protection of the brand
* Specifying and implementing policies and procedures
* Assessing products submitted by Members to ensure compliance Enhancing participation and awareness from the developer community andproviding high level technical support for the customer service team as required
The position has global reach and will require some domestic travel andinternational travel approximately quarterly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY GO TO http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/ AND TYPE IN 'TECHNICAL MANAGER' IN THE SEARCH BOX
Key Responsibilities
* Management of all Technical Activities working with Member Organisations
* Close interaction with the Commercial Director and Members to ensure that specifications match business needs and ensuring compliant products enter the market
* An ability and enthusiasm to direct and innovate, driving the technology into expanding existing markets and new markets.
Activities/Tasks
Managing all technical aspects of Member activities
* Leading and directing new initiatives where there is impact on specifications
* Managing the impact of International Standards and becoming our client¹s technical authority on other standards bodies
* Presenting the technology at industry training events and supporting marketing and business development activities from a technical perspective
Managing and maintaining all Technical Documentation Management of type approval, ensuring the integrity and protection of the brand
* Specifying and implementing policies and procedures
* Assessing products submitted by Members to ensure compliance Enhancing participation and awareness from the developer community andproviding high level technical support for the customer service team as required
The position has global reach and will require some domestic travel andinternational travel approximately quarterly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY GO TO http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/ AND TYPE IN 'TECHNICAL MANAGER' IN THE SEARCH BOX
Monday, 19 September 2011
PRODUCT MANAGER - COMMERCIAL CARDS
Commercial Cards / Retail Banking / Product Strategy / Propositions Management / Product Propositions Marketing
A Product Manager is required by a market leading Payments Organisation, to join their Commercial Solutions team in London, specifically to develop and implement the product strategy for a Business Debit product.
Key Accountabilities:
• Working within the B2B segment, with a focus on the SME sector, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the product strategy for the Business product programme, including specific responsibility for the Business Debit Product.
• The strategy includes propositions management, you will have responsibility for the end-to-end development and packaging of Business propositions, including developing; maintaining and communicating product & marketing sales support tools.
• In addition, the identification of relevant and new services and on-going development and refreshment of product sales collaterals to support the sale and implementation of the Business product programme.
• A key success component in this role will be to regularly update and train the Relationship Management team and to build the robust business benefits to support the business case.
• You will be required to work proactively with the Relationship Management teams across the European Region to support new issuers and new markets whilst utilising marketing tools to enable existing issuers to grow POS volumes.
Key Skills & Experience:
• The successful applicant will have proven product propositions marketing experience within Commercial Cards & retail banking.
• Experience of developing strategies in a business to business environment with a strong focus on delivery
• Good innovation skills with the ability to recognise the need for change and new ideas
• Clear achievement drive and proven attitude and self-motivation to establish and achieve goals and targets
• Credibility to convince and negotiate with senior bankers; strong relationship skills with the ability to gain confidence of customers, establishing open and effective relationships with all parties
• Budget Management skills are required
• Fluent English and preferably a second EU language. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
To apply for this exciting opportunity, go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
This role was posted on www.cardandpaymentjobs.com by Mostyn Chase
A Product Manager is required by a market leading Payments Organisation, to join their Commercial Solutions team in London, specifically to develop and implement the product strategy for a Business Debit product.
Key Accountabilities:
• Working within the B2B segment, with a focus on the SME sector, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the product strategy for the Business product programme, including specific responsibility for the Business Debit Product.
• The strategy includes propositions management, you will have responsibility for the end-to-end development and packaging of Business propositions, including developing; maintaining and communicating product & marketing sales support tools.
• In addition, the identification of relevant and new services and on-going development and refreshment of product sales collaterals to support the sale and implementation of the Business product programme.
• A key success component in this role will be to regularly update and train the Relationship Management team and to build the robust business benefits to support the business case.
• You will be required to work proactively with the Relationship Management teams across the European Region to support new issuers and new markets whilst utilising marketing tools to enable existing issuers to grow POS volumes.
Key Skills & Experience:
• The successful applicant will have proven product propositions marketing experience within Commercial Cards & retail banking.
• Experience of developing strategies in a business to business environment with a strong focus on delivery
• Good innovation skills with the ability to recognise the need for change and new ideas
• Clear achievement drive and proven attitude and self-motivation to establish and achieve goals and targets
• Credibility to convince and negotiate with senior bankers; strong relationship skills with the ability to gain confidence of customers, establishing open and effective relationships with all parties
• Budget Management skills are required
• Fluent English and preferably a second EU language. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
To apply for this exciting opportunity, go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
This role was posted on www.cardandpaymentjobs.com by Mostyn Chase
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
Lead software tester needed - Visa Europe - Reading based
Software Tester (Lead Tester) required with card payments system test experience.
Visa is seeking a Lead Software Tester with demonstrable experience of managing multiple test projects in a software/systems based environment. Experience of a card payments domain/environment is essential for this role. The role will interface with developers and business analysts in designing, documenting and executing manual tests using a variety of automated tools. Experience/exposure to Quality Center and possession of ISEB foundation certification would be highly desirable. This is an exciting/challenging Lead Tester position within an environment with multiple career paths on offer.
Visa Europe is a membership association - an organisation owned and operated by its 4,500 European member banks. In October 2007, Visa Europe became independent of the new global Visa Inc., with an exclusive, irrevocable and perpetual licence in Europe. As a dedicated European payment system it is able to respond quickly to the specific market needs of European banks and their customers - cardholders and retailers, and to meet the European Commission's objective to create a true internal market for payments. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world. In addition, Visa/Plus is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in over 170 countries.
To apply for this role go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
Visa is seeking a Lead Software Tester with demonstrable experience of managing multiple test projects in a software/systems based environment. Experience of a card payments domain/environment is essential for this role. The role will interface with developers and business analysts in designing, documenting and executing manual tests using a variety of automated tools. Experience/exposure to Quality Center and possession of ISEB foundation certification would be highly desirable. This is an exciting/challenging Lead Tester position within an environment with multiple career paths on offer.
Visa Europe is a membership association - an organisation owned and operated by its 4,500 European member banks. In October 2007, Visa Europe became independent of the new global Visa Inc., with an exclusive, irrevocable and perpetual licence in Europe. As a dedicated European payment system it is able to respond quickly to the specific market needs of European banks and their customers - cardholders and retailers, and to meet the European Commission's objective to create a true internal market for payments. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world. In addition, Visa/Plus is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in over 170 countries.
To apply for this role go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
Friday, 12 August 2011
SENIOR MANAGER, VERIFIED BY VISA (E-COMMERCE) - LONDON
Visa Europe is looking for a Senior Manager, Verified by Visa.
Visa Europe is the leading method of payment online in Europe today with more ecommerce consumers choosing to pay with Visa than any other brand. Visa Europe is working to maintain and extend their market lead and is looking for exceptional ecommerce talent to help.
The Senior Manager will be the business owner of Visa Europe’s Verified by Visa (VbV) product and associated authentication strategies. VbV now represents over 40% of all visa eCommerce transactions and continues to be at the core of Visa’s online security proposition. The capability also forms the foundations of the future elements of the Visa 2.0 vision.
The Senior Manager will be expected to successfully lead VbV’s development and management through strong business analysis and product management. The Senior Manager must ensure that Verified by Visa remains fit for purpose and grow VbV’s market share in European ecommerce.
Key Accountabilities:
The Senior Manager will work cross-functionally to continually analyze the business needs, refine the product offering, and define the go-to-market strategy. The SENIOR MANAGER will help internal and external groups understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer. The SENIOR MANAGER will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for the product offering, occasionally working with the sales channel and key banking and merchant customers.
• Own and manage the launch of major new releases, involving coordination of large, virtual teams from across the business
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines
• Develop business plans to maximise and leverage existing partner relationships
• Conduct financial and feasibility analysis of new product opportunities and promotions to meet and exceed revenue, profit and growth targets
• Monitor competitor performance and market developments
• Lead the engagement with Visa Inc on major product strategy initiatives
The role will also have line management responsibility for one Product Manager whose primariy accountabilities are to manage the product on a day-to-day basis.
Essential criteria:
The successful candidate will have proven quantitative analytical capability, project management skills and a track record of delivering results. They must be a self-starter with a passion for payments and ecommerce. They must have a high level of flexibility, and able to effectively prioritise and multi-task. A strong customer focus, commitment, and a sense of humour are essential.
A good understanding of the Verified by Visa product and other online authentication products is required.
• A strong background in product management and/or marketing is required, preferably within a major ecommerce brand
• Strong project management skills with experience with work prioritisation, planning, influencing and working in cross-functional teams
• Proven quantitative analytical skills, including a high degree of aptitude with tools such as Excel and Access
• Broad commercial awareness developed in a fast-moving, innovative environment
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience negotiating and securing cross-functional consensus and support
• High level of computer literacy
Desirable criteria:
• Ideally a minimum 5 years internet / ecommerce experience at a major internet / ecommerce company with increasing levels of product management responsibility
• Ideally a minimum 2 years experience working with internet payments
• A working knowledge of online and ecommerce fraud
• Commercial negotiating experience
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
Visa Europe is the leading method of payment online in Europe today with more ecommerce consumers choosing to pay with Visa than any other brand. Visa Europe is working to maintain and extend their market lead and is looking for exceptional ecommerce talent to help.
The Senior Manager will be the business owner of Visa Europe’s Verified by Visa (VbV) product and associated authentication strategies. VbV now represents over 40% of all visa eCommerce transactions and continues to be at the core of Visa’s online security proposition. The capability also forms the foundations of the future elements of the Visa 2.0 vision.
The Senior Manager will be expected to successfully lead VbV’s development and management through strong business analysis and product management. The Senior Manager must ensure that Verified by Visa remains fit for purpose and grow VbV’s market share in European ecommerce.
Key Accountabilities:
The Senior Manager will work cross-functionally to continually analyze the business needs, refine the product offering, and define the go-to-market strategy. The SENIOR MANAGER will help internal and external groups understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer. The SENIOR MANAGER will also serve as the internal and external evangelist for the product offering, occasionally working with the sales channel and key banking and merchant customers.
• Own and manage the launch of major new releases, involving coordination of large, virtual teams from across the business
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines
• Develop business plans to maximise and leverage existing partner relationships
• Conduct financial and feasibility analysis of new product opportunities and promotions to meet and exceed revenue, profit and growth targets
• Monitor competitor performance and market developments
• Lead the engagement with Visa Inc on major product strategy initiatives
The role will also have line management responsibility for one Product Manager whose primariy accountabilities are to manage the product on a day-to-day basis.
Essential criteria:
The successful candidate will have proven quantitative analytical capability, project management skills and a track record of delivering results. They must be a self-starter with a passion for payments and ecommerce. They must have a high level of flexibility, and able to effectively prioritise and multi-task. A strong customer focus, commitment, and a sense of humour are essential.
A good understanding of the Verified by Visa product and other online authentication products is required.
• A strong background in product management and/or marketing is required, preferably within a major ecommerce brand
• Strong project management skills with experience with work prioritisation, planning, influencing and working in cross-functional teams
• Proven quantitative analytical skills, including a high degree of aptitude with tools such as Excel and Access
• Broad commercial awareness developed in a fast-moving, innovative environment
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience negotiating and securing cross-functional consensus and support
• High level of computer literacy
Desirable criteria:
• Ideally a minimum 5 years internet / ecommerce experience at a major internet / ecommerce company with increasing levels of product management responsibility
• Ideally a minimum 2 years experience working with internet payments
• A working knowledge of online and ecommerce fraud
• Commercial negotiating experience
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
Thursday, 11 August 2011
SENIOR MANAGER, ONLINE PAYMENTS PROCESSING
A position for a Senior Manager with Online Payments Processing experience has arisen. Based in London with excellent salary and benefits.
The company is a leading UK payment services organisation.
The company is a leading UK payment services organisation.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
To ensure that their Online Payments product road-map and developments are prioritised, managed and delivered in-line with the company's overall strategy, with a view to delivering:
- business stability and growth (in the UK and abroad)
- increased profit
- market differentiation and leadership
The successful candidate will be responsible for product demonstrations and training for their customers and partners, providing subject matter expertise. Therefore an understanding of payments services and the e-commerce market is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent technical expertise within the Payments industry, particularly around the e-commerce sector, payment gateways and related payment methods.
This position requires someone who is highly customer focused and has a strong commercial awareness & technical understanding of the Payments sector.
For more information on this exciting opportunity and how to apply go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
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