Job Overview
Director of Digital Payments & Open Finance Ecosystems – Saudi Arabia
Opportunity Summary
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its transformation into a cashless, innovation-first economy, and we invite applications for the pivotal role of Director of Digital Payments & Open Finance Ecosystems. This role will shape the foundations of real-time payment infrastructures, interoperable open banking frameworks, and embedded finance ecosystems at national and cross-border levels.
Core Accountabilities
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Drive large-scale rollout of instant payment systems, integrating AI-driven fraud detection and regtech automation.
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Lead open finance strategy development, enabling seamless customer data portability across financial service providers.
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Engineer digital wallet ecosystems embedded with advanced authentication, IoT-driven payments, and biometric integrations.
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Develop interoperability with global payment schemes and cross-border remittance corridors.
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Represent Saudi Arabia’s fintech innovation on global standards boards and international regulatory consortiums.
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Guide the scaling of embedded finance models across retail, logistics, and energy sectors.
Professional Credentials
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15+ years in payments innovation, fintech ecosystems, or open banking platforms.
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Expert knowledge of real-time payments, API security standards, and cross-border settlement mechanisms.
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Strong engagement record with central banks, payment regulators, and standards organizations.
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Technical mastery in cloud-based payment orchestration platforms and regulatory technology stacks.
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Exceptional leadership in ecosystem development, managing multi-stakeholder collaborations at scale.
National Contribution
This position underpins Saudi Arabia’s trajectory toward becoming a global benchmark in cashless economies, advancing Vision 2030 through cutting-edge financial infrastructure.
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