Job Overview
Appointment of a Remote Chief Architect – Open Banking & National API Ecosystems
Primary Market Focus: Kingdom of Bahrain
Engagement Type: Long-Term Strategic Appointment | Executive-Level | Remote
1. Background & Strategic Intent
The financial services sector is transitioning toward API-driven ecosystems, where banks, fintechs, and third-party providers operate within interconnected digital frameworks.
This RFP seeks to appoint a Chief Architect responsible for designing and governing a national open banking infrastructure, enabling:
- Secure data sharing across financial institutions
- Development of third-party fintech applications
- Expansion of embedded finance capabilities across industries
2. Scope of Work
2.1 Open Banking Architecture Design
- Develop a standardized API framework for financial data access
- Define protocols for secure authentication and authorization (OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
- Establish data-sharing standards aligned with global best practices
2.2 Ecosystem Enablement
- Create developer platforms and sandbox environments
- Enable fintech startups and third parties to integrate seamlessly
- Drive innovation through API-based financial services
2.3 Governance & Compliance
- Define regulatory frameworks for API usage and data privacy
- Establish monitoring and enforcement mechanisms
- Ensure alignment with international open banking standards
2.4 Infrastructure Scalability
- Design systems capable of handling high API request volumes
- Ensure resilience, uptime, and performance optimization
- Integrate analytics for ecosystem monitoring
3. Deliverables
- National open banking architecture blueprint
- API standards and developer documentation
- Governance and compliance framework
- Implementation roadmap with milestones
4. Required Expertise
- 15+ years in fintech architecture, digital banking, or API ecosystems
- Proven experience in open banking or platform-based financial systems
- Deep understanding of data security, privacy, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience working with multi-stakeholder financial ecosystems
5. Evaluation Criteria
- Technical depth and architectural vision
- Experience with large-scale financial systems
- Ability to deliver scalable and secure solutions
- Strategic alignment with digital economy objectives
6. Compensation & Engagement Terms
- Executive-level compensation aligned with global standards
- Performance-based incentives tied to ecosystem adoption
- Fully remote with periodic strategic consultations
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