Job Overview
Director of Digital Payments Transformation – Saudi Arabia
Location: Remote (Primary Market Focus: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive-Level | Global Remote
Overview
A distinguished opportunity has emerged for an accomplished fintech leader to shape the trajectory of Saudi Arabia’s rapidly digitizing financial ecosystem. This role centers on architecting transformative digital payment frameworks, integrating advanced data infrastructure, and aligning scalable payment solutions with regional innovation mandates — all through a borderless, remote leadership model.
Key Responsibilities
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Spearhead the modernization of digital payment infrastructures, harmonizing advanced API-led architectures with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital finance strategy.
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Oversee cross-border remittance innovation, digital wallet scalability, and AI-based fraud detection systems.
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Drive strategic partnerships with payment gateways, neobanks, and regulatory sandboxes to advance interoperability.
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Formulate strategic implementation roadmaps for tokenization, open banking, and real-time settlements.
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Lead distributed engineering and analytics teams in executing large-scale financial automation programs.
Qualifications
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Proven success (12+ years) in fintech or payments strategy, with demonstrable impact in enterprise-grade transformations.
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Profound understanding of ISO 20022 standards, API banking ecosystems, and cross-border financial infrastructure.
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Strong grasp of regulatory landscapes within the GCC, particularly SAMA’s digital payment directives.
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Master’s in Financial Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline; PhD preferred.
Preferred Attributes
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Expertise in blockchain-enabled transaction systems and next-generation fraud analytics.
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Strategic acumen to align technology innovation with fiscal sustainability goals.
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Executive-level communication capacity, capable of engaging both C-suite and regulatory authorities.
Remuneration
Competitive international package inclusive of equity options, remote infrastructure support, and annual global fintech summits participation.
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