Payments Portfolio Consultant

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates (The League) is seeking a remote Payments Portfolio Consultant to join our LEVERAGE Payment Solutions Team. This role is for a payments professional with expertise and a passion for driving results, specifically in debit, credit, or card programs. The consultant will analyze portfolio performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth. The background may include experience in card portfolio analysis, debit/credit profitability, issuer processing platforms, interchange optimization, BIN strategy, fraud and risk mitigation, digital wallet adoption, vendor contract evaluation, and emerging payments trends. As a Payments Portfolio Consultant, you will serve as the product and process expert for LEVERAGE Payment Solutions, responsible for growing and optimizing debit and credit card portfolios. You will partner closely with League Consultants to support new business opportunities while proactively engaging with existing clients nationwide to identify opportunities for innovation and portfolio expansion. As a trusted advisor, you will drive issuer portfolio growth by advising debit and credit issuers on card strategy and payment program optimization. You will work closely with the Vice President of Payments to support Request for Proposals, RFP, development and ensure a seamless onboarding experience. You will develop and maintain strong relationships through regular client engagement, including quarterly touch point meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Management, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience.
5-7 years of direct payments experience required (debit or credit card programs).
Experience working with credit unions, financial institutions, fintech, or payment processors required.
Strong consultative, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze client needs and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the product and process expert for LEVERAGE Payment Solutions, responsible for growing and optimizing debit and credit card portfolios.
Partner closely with League Consultants to support new business opportunities.
Proactively engage with existing clients nationwide to identify opportunities for innovation and portfolio expansion.
Drive issuer portfolio growth by advising debit and credit issuers on card strategy and payment program optimization.
Work closely with the Vice President of Payments to support Request for Proposals (RFP) development.
Ensure a seamless onboarding experience for clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships through regular client engagement, including quarterly touch point meetings.