Job Overview
Chief Architect – Digital Banking Systems & Financial Infrastructure (Saudi Arabia)
International Context
Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem is undergoing rapid transformation, requiring national-scale digital banking and financial infrastructure capable of supporting high-volume transactions, modular services, and global interoperability. This role addresses the need for strategic architecture at the intersection of technology, finance, and regulatory compliance.
Role Mandate
The Chief Architect will lead the design, implementation, and governance of next-generation digital banking platforms, ensuring systemic resilience, operational efficiency, and regulatory adherence. The role demands executive-level oversight and the ability to integrate complex technology stacks across distributed teams in a fully remote capacity.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect scalable, high-availability digital banking systems capable of multi-product financial operations.
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Define end-to-end transaction lifecycles including clearing, settlement, and reconciliation frameworks.
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Establish technical governance standards to ensure resilience, security, and audit readiness.
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Collaborate with regulators to embed compliance and reporting requirements into platform architecture.
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Lead cross-functional and distributed engineering teams, providing strategic guidance and technical oversight.
Professional Profile
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15+ years in banking technology, digital finance, or financial infrastructure architecture.
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Expertise in distributed systems, transaction processing, and modular platform design.
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Demonstrated experience implementing regulatory and compliance standards in digital platforms.
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Executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and regulatory domains.
Engagement Model
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Fully remote with strategic alignment to Saudi financial sector operations.
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Long-term mandate with system-level authority and architectural stewardship.
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