About UnlimitUnlimit is a global fintech ecosystem built to eliminate financial borders holding businesses back. The company provides the extensive infrastructure needed to scale globally, integrating payment processing, multi-currency business accounts, BaaS and crypto gateways into a single, intelligent platform.Across 17 offices globally, Unlimit bridges hyper‑local expertise with a high‑capacity financial network, giving companies the agility to expand across regions with operational confidence and speed. Driving the evolution of payments, Unlimit is transforming its infrastructure from human‑operated fintech into AI‑native financial infrastructure — where APIs are consumed by machines, integrations are negotiated by agents, and systems evolve continuously through intelligent automation. Our next users are not only humans. They are AI agents acting on behalf of humans and businesses.Unlimit serves more than the needs of businesses today; we are building the nervous system for a borderless global economy.Senior payments professional with 5+ years of experience in card schemes and acquiringwith a strong focus on building and strengthening strategic partnerships with global cardschemes (Visa, Mastercard, UPI, Discover, etc.).Proven ability not only to ensure compliance, technical and operational excellence, but also to actively develop relationships, increase company visibility, and position thebusiness as a trusted and proactive partner within the card scheme ecosystem(MasterCard & Visa and other).Experienced in representing the company in external engagements, driving collaborative initiatives, and aligning internal strategy with scheme priorities.Fluent English – must.Responsibilities1. Card Scheme Relationship Development & RepresentationAct as a key relationship owner for major card schemes, strengthening long‑term partnerships beyond operationalDrive initiatives to increase visibility of the company within Visa, Mastercard and other schemesProactively engage with scheme representatives to identify collaboration opportunities and strategic initiativesRepresent the company in external meetings, workshops, and scheme events,



ensuring strong brand positioningBuild trust‑based relationships to facilitate smoother approvals, waivers, and support from schemesIdentify opportunities for participation: 1. pilot programs 2. scheme‑led initiatives 3. innovation projects2. Scheme Project ManagementServe as the primary liaison with global card schemes and payments‑related partners, managing day‑to‑day tasks and ongoing communicationTo lead and coordinate implementation projects involving card schemes, ensuring alignment across teams on a integral basisDevelop and maintain policies, procedures, and control frameworks to ensure ongoing adherence to card scheme regulations and industry standardsEngage regularly with internal stakeholders to translate scheme requirements into practical solutionsProvide guidance and ongoing assistance to internal teams, including Underwriting, Account Management, PSP, Processing around Card Scheme rules and requirementsEffectively document business/technical requirements and understand operational processesThis is a dynamic, cross‑functional, and key role in working with some of the key payment schemes such as Visa, MasterCard, China Union Pay, JCB, American Express, Discover, and other local smaller nimble players.3. Scheme Mandates & ComplianceMonitor Bulletins, Mandatory Changes, and Global ReleasesEnsure timely implementation of scheme requirements across teamsTranslate scheme rules into internal processes and technical requirementsMaintain internal policies, procedures, and control frameworksSupport ongoing and targeted compliance monitoring against Card Scheme rulesEnsure ongoing compliance with card scheme mandates, proactively managing risks and securing waivers when deadlines cannot be metRespond to non‑compliance notifications raised by Card Schemes4.



Automation (AI) of Scheme ProcessesDesign and implement automation for:a. mandate trackingb. impact assessmentc. ticket creation and routingReduce manual workload in:d. compliance monitoringe. reportingf. certification trackingDevelop internal tools:o AI assistants for scheme documentationo Smart search across Visa/Mastercard and other rules5. Certification & Product LaunchesLead end‑to‑end certification:o Acquiring & Issuing card productso 3DS / tokenizationo Apple Pay / Google PayCoordinate processors, vendors, and scheme stakeholdersRequirements5+ years of experience with Card Schemes, Merchant Acquiring, PSPStrong knowledge of Visa/Mastercard rules, with specific experience in Card Not Present PaymentsProven ability to navigate Card Scheme relationships and compliance issuesAbility to convince colleagues and stress the importance of compliance requirements to protect our brandSolid communication skills, specifically you will be able to connect with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and merchants from varying disciplines and culturesExceptional organizational and time‑management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and tasks in parallel, with high attention to deadlinesComfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑demand environments; ability to remain calm and deliver results under pressureStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft formal correspondenceProactive mindset - ability to identify issues before they arise and take initiativeStrong and effective leadership skills and ability to operate comfortably and independently within a complex cultural, global environmentProfessional fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are an advantageUnlimit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Card Scheme Team Lead (Cundinamarca)
🏢 Unlimit
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