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The responsibility extends to ensuring that the operational areas of our client continuously meet, or exceed, all operational/compliance requirements including adherence to applicable regulation including scheme guidelines, payment systems.\nAbout our Client\nWe are partnering with one of the world’s leading payments technology companies, connecting consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments through its global payments network.\nAs part of the practice, you’ll be embedded within a major player in the financial services sector, delivering strategic initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nYou will be responsible for the operational management and oversight of key payment and scheme partners that enable our clients card products to operate successfully in market, including: Managing relationships with Mastercard, BPAY, Fiserv, and other strategic payment partners.\nEnsuring compliance with scheme operating rules, payment regulations, and industry standards.\nLiaison with and being the first point contact for key strategic vendors who supports card operation to ensure vendor SLAs are met.\nOverseeing card bureau operations and adherence to scheme card issuing requirements.\nMonitoring and managing interfaces with payment schemes and processing platforms to ensure optimal performance. A Successful Candidate Will Possess the Following Track record of operational management of scheme/payment partners for cards products (ideally Mastercard)\nExtensive and in depth knowledge of the Scheme Operating Rules and payment systems\nExtensive working knowledge of credit card products and their functionality (both Scheme and Private Label)\nExtensive knowledge of a cards receivable platform (e.g. VisionPLUS)\nExperience with payment processing, scheme, Fiserv, Card Manufacturers, Statement and Loyalty) What’s on Offer Own a critical payments ecosystem\nShape strategy beyond operations\nBe the go-to expert in cards and payments Interested in learning more?\nPlease apply via the link below, or connect with Laura Devenport on 0437 417 138 to discuss this opportunity further. Acknowledgement of Country\nSalt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.\nWe pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.\nAt Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. 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