Civic Federal Credit Union · 11 hours ago
VP, Cards and Payments
Civic Federal Credit Union is committed to the success and well-being of its employees and community. The VP, Cards and Payments will lead the Cards and Payments team, ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational efficiency while overseeing credit union card programs and compliance.
BankingCredit CardsFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the strategic vision for the Cards and Payments team in alignment with the credit union’s goals
Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance card product offerings and the member experience
Lead the day-to-day efforts of the Cards and Payments team, including debit, credit and ATM cards; cards and payments fraud prevention; cash withdrawal and deposit solutions; and ATM solutions, along with any new card or payments products that are added to the portfolio, ensuring high levels of efficiency, accuracy and member satisfaction
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Cards and Payments team
Foster a collaborative and member-focused culture within the department
Identify training and development needs to enhance team skills and knowledge
Manage the lifecycle of all card and other products, from issuance to account closure, including fraud resolution and dispute resolution
Implement and maintain robust risk management practices and to protect against fraud and ensure data security
Ensure compliance with card operating rules established by card networks and payment processors and implement processes to stay updated with any change
Oversee financial and regulatory compliance for the Cards and Payments function
Serve as the primary liaison for the credit union to operations-related vendors, including card processing companies, ATM networks, and plastic card providers, among others
Responsible for vendor performance oversight
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure optimal terms and performance
Oversee development and maintenance of Cards and Payments procedures, and adherence to those procedure by the Cards and Payments team
Responsible for ensuring business continuity requirements are met for the Cards and Payments function
Display integrity, self-awareness, courage, and respect for staff while ensuring learning agility and flexibility communicating and delegating effectively
Work effectively, collaboratively, and creatively in a team-oriented environment both internally and externally
Take ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accept feedback and demonstrate both the willingness and ability to improve
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 – 12 years' experience in financial services, payments or card products, including 4 – 6 years' experience supporting Cards and Payments initiatives
4 - 6 years of management experience
Strong understanding of card industry regulations, trends, and best practices
Familiarity with card operating rules and the ability to ensure compliance with these regulations
Strong interpersonal communications skills, with experience in addressing all levels of leadership
Must possess a strong service orientation
Strategic thinking and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to function in a Consumer business office environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. (file boxes, computer)
Travel required on occasion
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing or a related field
Experience managing teams in an operations setting with a financial institution
Knowledge of financial products and services
Proficient in use of card management systems and related technologies
Company
Civic Federal Credit Union
Civic Federal Credit Union provides checking, savings account, loans, credit cards, personal, and business banking services.
Funding
Current Stage
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Civic Federal Credit Union
2025-09-26
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