Card Operations Manager at Blend360

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Card Operations, Project Implementation, Regulatory Alignment, Workflow Optimization, Cross Functional Leadership, Process Improvement, Training, Mentoring, Risk Management, Transaction Reconciliation, Card Performance, Operational Policies, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Compliance, Vendor Management

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Company Description Blend360 is a data driven consulting firm that builds high performing teams for analytics, marketing, and operations. This project is focused on supporting a major financial client by delivering a Card Operations Manager who can fix process gaps, strengthen regulatory alignment, and stabilize day to day card workflows. Our goal is to improve accuracy, speed, and compliance across their entire card operations function. Job Description Overview Blend360 is seeking a Card Operations Implementation Manager who will lead the delivery of previously identified operational process improvements across the card operations function. This role combines card operations expertise with project implementation, regulatory alignment, workflow optimization, and cross functional leadership to ensure scalable, compliant, member centric operations. Responsibilities • Lead planning, scheduling, resource management, and execution for all card operations improvement initiatives. • Partner with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to deliver operational changes aligned with business goals and member needs. • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities across all card operations workflows using qualitative and quantitative inputs. • Build, document, and maintain updated procedures that support compliance, consistency, and transparency. • Ensure operational practices meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and card network rules. • Train and mentor card operations staff on new processes, tools, and best practices. • Collaborate closely with SMEs to ensure alignment with industry trends and operational strategy. • Support hands on card operations tasks when required during volume spikes (less than 5 percent of the role). • Track progress, risk, dependencies, and deliverables; communicate status updates to leadership. Key Areas of Card Operations Covered • Transaction reconciliation and monitoring • Card performance issues • Credit card reports • Card maintenance • Research requests • Operational policies and risk management • Contact Center escalations related to card issue Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field preferred. • Five or more years of direct experience in Card Operations, Card Servicing, Debit or Credit Card Portfolio operations, or card rewards program management. • Experience working with payments or card processing vendors in an operations capacity. • Proven ability to manage full lifecycle projects from initiation through closure. • Strong ability to define scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria. • Deep knowledge of Visa and Mastercard network rules and Reg E compliance requirements. • Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational processes requiring high accuracy. • Strong judgment, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to optimize workflows. • Ability to create, maintain, and communicate clear process documentation. • Card or payments certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

The Card Operations Manager will lead the delivery of operational process improvements across the card operations function. This role involves planning, scheduling, and executing initiatives to enhance compliance and efficiency in card operations.