Job Overview
Remote Director of Digital Payments Innovation – United Arab Emirates
Location: Remote (UAE market focus)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Level
Sector: Financial Technology (Digital Payments, Open Banking, AI-Driven Payments)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Remote Director of Digital Payments Innovation to lead strategic design, cross-market integration, and modernization of digital payment ecosystems across the UAE. The position requires deep expertise in real-time payments, digital wallets, open banking APIs, and AI-enhanced fraud prevention, ensuring regulatory alignment with UAE Central Bank frameworks and advancing innovation in customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect and oversee next-generation digital payment infrastructures aligned with UAE’s Smart Economy 2031 vision.
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Drive strategic collaborations with payment gateways, card networks, neobanks, and fintech aggregators.
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Implement scalable AI/ML algorithms for fraud detection, credit scoring, and behavioral payments analytics.
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Integrate cross-border remittance solutions leveraging blockchain and ISO 20022 standards.
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Develop frameworks for compliance automation, AML monitoring, and transaction transparency in line with local and international financial standards.
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Guide high-performance teams in UX design for wallets, super-apps, and tokenized transactions.
Qualifications
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12+ years in digital payments, transaction banking, or fintech strategy.
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Proven expertise in real-time payments, CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency), and blockchain applications.
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Advanced knowledge of ISO 20022, EMV standards, PCI DSS, and data security compliance.
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Master’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related discipline; MBA or CFA preferred.
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Strong leadership with track record of regional market expansion and fintech scalability.
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