The Washington Trust Company · 1 month ago
Debit Card and Mastercard Manager
The Washington Trust Company is seeking an experienced banking professional to lead their Card Operations team. The Debit Card and Mastercard Manager will oversee the bank’s debit card portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while delivering superior customer experiences.
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Responsibilities
Provide oversight and management of the Card Operations group, ensuring efficient day-to-day processing, card issuance, maintenance, dispute resolution and chargeback processes
Establish operational standards, workflows, continuous process improvement and performance goals for the team
Ensure key SOX controls are identified, documented and followed by the team
Develop and execute strategies for debit card and Mastercard programs aligned with the bank’s growth objectives in partnership with various business areas
Proactively monitor and analyze card performance, usage trends, and profitability to optimize product offerings, using root cause analysis
Routinely analyzing and sharing data, trends, and suggested solutions with key stakeholders including Marketing and Retail Banking
Manage all aspects of MasterCard Principal relationship, ensuring the bank is fully leveraging this partnership
Partner with Marketing and Retail banking to design and implement promotional campaigns, educational materials, and community outreach initiatives that drive card adoption and usage
Participate in cross functional projects and act as business line lead in projects related to Debit Card. Actively participate in all applicable change management and governance programs
Maintain routine communication with key stakeholders to ensure alignment across business areas
Serve as the primary liaison with Mastercard and other card network partners
Manage relationships with card processors, fraud monitoring services, and fulfillment vendors
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, Reg E) and internal policies
Coordinate with the fraud prevention team to implement strategies to manage and ultimately deter fraud
Enhance cardholder experience through digital wallet integration, contactless payments, and self-service tools
Qualification
Required
Experience in banking and card operations management
Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance related to debit cards and payment systems
Proven track record in developing and executing strategic programs
Experience in cross-functional collaboration with various business areas
Strong analytical skills to monitor and optimize card performance
Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external partners
Ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure service delivery
Knowledge of compliance requirements such as PCI DSS and Reg E
Experience in enhancing customer experience through innovative solutions
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
Paid time-off
Work-life program
401(k) plan
Company
The Washington Trust Company
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$55M2024-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $55M
1984-01-23IPO
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