Cards Product & Portfolio Specialist - Payments Firm - Contractual

Our client, a global consulting and payments firm is seeking an experienced professional for a Cards Product and Portfolio Head role, focusing on campaign management and portfolio optimization. This 12-month position is based in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in the full lifecycle of product launch, including design, market analysis, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy execution.

What we're looking for:

- A seasoned professional with extensive experience in campaign management across acquisition, EMOD, and LCM.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with partners, merchants, and various internal teams like loyalty, corporate communication, marketing, and finance, leveraging analytics for marketing insights based on the end client banks data.

- The role is stationed in Bahrain, presenting a significant opportunity to contribute to the optimization of the end client banks product and service offerings.

Role Description:

- As a Product and Portfolio specialist / head, you will lead initiatives to optimize the bank's campaigns and portfolio performance. Your responsibilities will span from program assessment and planning to the deployment and implementation of initiatives, with a continuous focus on monitoring and analysing progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management: Drive campaigns throughout their lifecycle, ensuring strategic alignment with acquisition, engagement, and lifecycle management goals.

Collaboration and Analysis: Work alongside internal and external partners to gather and analyse data, informing strategic decisions and marketing initiatives.

Program Assessment and Planning: Develop a deep understanding of the banks business, identify opportunities and risks, and establish realistic business cases to guide decision-making.

Deployment and Implementation: Lead the implementation of Payment firm products and services, including the setup and certification on the banks new Card Management System.

Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously assess the performance of target portfolios and initiatives, creating dashboards and reports to drive actionable insights.

Requirements & Skills:

Experience:

- 10-15 years of experience in product lifecycle management, from concept through launch and analysis.

- Product Design and Partnerships: Demonstrated ability in designing product features, understanding customer segments, and forging strategic partnerships.

- System Configuration and Execution: Proficiency in configuring systems with internal stakeholders and executing effective go-to-market strategies.

- Leadership and Communication: Independent, self-starter with strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Other Important Information:

Term: This is a 12-month contract position with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.

Location: The position is located in Bahrain, requiring the successful candidate to be based in or willing to relocate to the area for the duration of the contract.

This opportunity is perfect for a dynamic individual looking to make a significant impact in the banking sector, specifically within campaign management and portfolio optimization. If you have a proven track record in product and portfolio support, along with the drive to lead initiatives within a prestigious bank , we encourage you to apply.