Job Overview
Director of Digital Payments Innovation – Saudi Arabia
Location: Remote (Saudi Arabia-Based Fintech Ecosystem)
Sector: Financial Technology / Payments Modernization / Digital Transformation
Employment Type: Full-Time Remote Executive Position
Role Overview
This executive-level role is designed for a visionary strategist capable of redefining Saudi Arabia’s digital payments landscape within an era of accelerated transformation under Vision 2030. The successful candidate will architect end-to-end frameworks for real-time payment infrastructures, instant settlement models, and multi-rail interoperability across open banking ecosystems.
The Director will integrate financial inclusion objectives with AI-driven transaction intelligence, data monetization frameworks, and multi-currency liquidity channels—all while aligning to Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) regulatory mandates and emerging ISO 20022 messaging standards.
Core Responsibilities
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Lead the development of next-generation payment orchestration systems supporting domestic and cross-border real-time clearing.
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Design and deploy adaptive API ecosystems facilitating interoperability across fintechs, neobanks, and regulated financial institutions.
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Establish data-driven financial inclusion strategies leveraging behavioural analytics and intelligent credit scoring engines.
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Supervise blockchain-enabled remittance corridors and digital asset settlement frameworks across the GCC.
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Drive policy-level collaboration with regulators, emphasizing compliance automation and RegTech integration.
Candidate Profile
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10+ years in fintech or digital banking leadership, with proven expertise in payments modernization and open banking ecosystems.
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Advanced understanding of AI, ML, and DLT applications within payment infrastructures.
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Familiarity with Saudi and regional regulatory environments, including cybersecurity, AML, and data protection frameworks.
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Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic foresight in emerging financial technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
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MBA or MSc in Financial Technology, Computer Science, or Economics.
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Experience in cross-border payment system design, ISO 20022 integration, or central bank-level innovation projects.
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