The consumer credit card business is undergoing a significant transformation, making disciplined, profitable growth more important than ever. We are seeking an individual to own and lead all Rewards and Loyalty activities, with a strong focus on usage, engagement, and deepening customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Own the Rewards and Loyalty strategy, driving customer engagement and loyalty by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize rewards usage and customer communications.
- Lead competitive intelligence and market research efforts within the rewards and loyalty landscape.
- Optimize the benefits and rewards structure to enhance customer value while supporting business profitability.
- Support weekly and monthly performance management routines and partner closely with analytics teams on reporting and insights related to rewards usage.
- Partner closely with teams across marketing, legal, compliance, and operations to deliver best‑in‑class capabilities and performance across the full spectrum of support functions.
Qualifications
- 8–10+ years of experience in a product leadership role and/or top‑tier strategy experience, ideally within financial services.
- Demonstrated track record of driving business growth and profitability.
- Experience developing and executing Rewards and/or Loyalty strategies, with a strong focus on usage and engagement.
- Deep understanding of the credit card rewards landscape.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with marketing and analytics teams to optimize strategies.
- Comfort working in an agile environment and making key business prioritization decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and self‑prioritize effectively.
- Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required
Hours & Work Schedule:
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 days remote
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