Cards Portfolio Growth & Optimization Manager

Job Overview We are looking for an experienced Cards Portfolio Growth & Optimization Manager to join an exciting project with a leading financial institution in Doha, Qatar. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in credit and debit card portfolio management, driving portfolio growth, customer engagement, card usage and profitability. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and drive credit and debit card portfolio growth and optimization. • Develop strategies to increase card activation, usage, spending and customer retention. • Identify growth opportunities through portfolio analysis, customer segmentation and lifecycle management. • Design and execute targeted marketing campaigns, loyalty programmes and spend stimulation initiatives. • Improve cross-border, e-commerce and digital wallet spending. • Monitor portfolio KPIs, campaign performance and ROI. • Work closely with product, marketing, risk and operations teams. • Present portfolio performance, insights and recommendations to senior management. Requirements: • Minimum 8 years of experience in credit and/or debit card portfolio management within banking, card schemes or financial services advisory. • Proven hands-on experience in cards portfolio growth, customer acquisition, activation and retention. • Strong knowledge of card products, customer lifecycle management and campaign execution. • Experience in portfolio analytics, customer segmentation and performance reporting. • Good knowledge of Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau or similar analytics tools. • Familiarity with loyalty programmes, digital payments and card schemes. • GCC banking experience is highly preferred. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Must be willing to work on-site in Doha, Qatar.