Job Overview
Chief Digital Finance Transformation & AI-Driven Strategy Officer – United Arab Emirates
🔹 Location: Dubai, UAE (Hybrid: Onsite Strategic Engagement with International Remote Coordination)
🔹 Seniority Level: C-Suite / Global Executive Leadership
🔹 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
🔹 Industry Focus: Digital Finance, AI in Banking, Blockchain Integration, Cross-Border Payment Innovation
Role Overview
The UAE has established itself as a leading global fintech and financial services hub, bridging East–West trade and digital economies. The Chief Digital Finance Transformation & AI-Driven Strategy Officer will act as the architect of future-ready digital financial ecosystems, blending AI-driven decision intelligence, blockchain-enabled settlements, and scalable cross-border digital banking infrastructures. This position requires a visionary leader with the ability to anticipate international market disruptions, align with GCC regulatory innovation, and position the UAE as the global epicenter for AI-powered fintech ecosystems.
Core Responsibilities
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Lead the strategic transformation of financial services infrastructure with AI-powered automation in compliance, lending, and risk management.
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Design blockchain settlement systems for frictionless, real-time cross-border payments across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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Direct national-scale deployment of open banking frameworks through secure, interoperable API ecosystems.
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Integrate quantum-ready cybersecurity systems into digital banking infrastructure to safeguard against emerging threats.
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Develop sovereign-level partnerships with regulators, central banks, and global fintech alliances.
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Oversee the migration of legacy banking systems into cloud-native, resilient architectures.
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Champion predictive financial models for inclusion initiatives, SME support, and digital-first credit scoring.
Candidate Profile
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15–20 years in fintech or banking transformation leadership with multi-market exposure.
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Deep technical fluency in AI, blockchain, RegTech, cybersecurity, and open banking architecture.
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Proven track record in launching large-scale digital finance platforms with international adoption.
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Strong global regulatory engagement experience (Basel, FATF, OECD, G20 standards).
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-border, multi-stakeholder fintech ecosystems.
Strategic Impact
This role will transform the UAE into a command center for global fintech leadership, ensuring its digital finance infrastructure is exportable, interoperable, and future-proof.
Key Deliverables
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Within 18 months: Launch an AI-powered compliance ecosystem integrated across at least 10+ regional financial institutions.
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Within 24 months: Deploy blockchain-based settlement systems for at least three international trade corridors.
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Within 36 months: Position UAE-origin digital finance products for adoption across multiple continents.
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