Cobranded Cards Product Management Specialist📣 Job Ad

About the Role

A Global Cards & Payments firm is seeking a Cobranded Cards Product Management Specialist to join a leading bank in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This contract position involves the strategic development, commercialization, and lifecycle management of core and co-branded card products. The primary objective is to drive sustainable revenue growth, enhance customer engagement, and improve portfolio profitability while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

This role requires end-to-end ownership of product strategy and execution, from defining customer value propositions (CVPs) and launching products to optimizing their performance. Key responsibilities include managing co-brand partnerships, fulfilling contractual obligations, and maximizing sponsorship value through integrated product and marketing strategies. The specialist will act as a central coordinator across internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and measurable business outcomes.

• Support in managing relationships with sponsorship partners.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, including branding exposure, asset utilization, and milestone delivery.
• Facilitate steering committees and milestone meetings with senior management.
• Lead the design and rollout of innovative card products tailored to market needs.
• Define product value propositions (CVPs) and pricing strategies.
• Guide and support revenue generation strategies aligned with consumer banking objectives.
• Support the commercialization of new products by recommending pricing, providing sales tools, and training sales teams.
• Manage integration with card processing systems, switches, and vendors.
• Provide technical support for card applications and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure seamless delivery of regulatory changes and compliance adherence.
• Identify opportunities to activate sponsorship assets across cardholder segments.
• Develop campaign concepts integrating sponsorship elements to boost card usage and engagement.
• Prepare business cases, creative briefs, and customer communication plans for campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance using dashboards and KPIs.
• Coordinate with analytics teams to extract insights and optimize future campaigns.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. A strong understanding of card payments, processing systems, and regulatory environments is essential. The role requires 10 to 15 years of proven experience in product development, portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Skills

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in card payments and processing systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments within the payments industry.

Work Context

This is a contract position located in Riyadh. The role operates within a partnership between a Global Cards & Payments firm and a leading bank in the KSA region.