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You will be the central operational owner for our card programs, acting as the primary bridge between external partners (card networks, BIN sponsors, issuer processors) and internal product, engineering, and compliance teams.\nAs we aggressively scale our commercial and stablecoin card offerings on the N1 platform, you will ensure these programs launch flawlessly, operatewithin strict complianceand network rules, and deliver exceptional unit economics. This role sits at the intersection of product operations, partner management, and business strategy, reporting into the Stablecoin product leadership.\nResponsibilities\nManage the end-to-end lifecycle of Nium’scard issuance programs, from partner onboarding and technical implementation to daily operations and optimization.\n\nServe as the primary relationship manager for card networks (Visa, Mastercard), issuing banks/BIN sponsors, issuer processors, and card fulfillment vendors.\n\nPartner closely with engineering and product teams to architect and launch commercial stablecoin card programs, ensuring seamless operational alignment with satoshiwallet verification APIs and non-custodial wallet integrations.\n\nOwn program unit economics, working with finance to track interchange revenue, network fees, processing costs, and overall program profitability.\n\nCollaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure all card programs strictly adhere to network rules, regional financial 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