Job Overview
Executive Director – Cross-Border Payments & Global Financial Connectivity
Location: United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Fintech, International Payments, Financial Infrastructure, Digital Commerce
Transform the Future of Global Money Movement
The next era of financial innovation will be defined by the ability to move money instantly, securely, intelligently, and seamlessly across borders. Businesses, consumers, digital marketplaces, and financial institutions increasingly demand payment experiences that eliminate friction, reduce costs, improve transparency, and support global commerce at scale.
An ambitious fintech institution operating within the UAE’s rapidly expanding financial ecosystem is seeking an Executive Director – Cross-Border Payments & Global Financial Connectivity to lead strategic initiatives shaping the future of international payments.
This position represents an extraordinary opportunity to build and optimize payment corridors, real-time settlement capabilities, merchant payment infrastructures, treasury integrations, and global transaction ecosystems that support millions of financial interactions annually.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of technology, payments, regulation, operations, innovation, and commercial growth while helping define the future of international financial connectivity.
Strategic Leadership Responsibilities
International Payments Strategy
- Develop long-term global payments strategies.
- Design next-generation payment infrastructure models.
- Enhance international transaction efficiency.
- Improve customer payment experiences.
- Identify emerging payment innovation opportunities.
Financial Ecosystem Development
- Build strategic relationships across payment networks.
- Expand financial connectivity capabilities.
- Strengthen ecosystem interoperability.
- Support merchant and enterprise payment growth.
- Enable scalable financial integrations.
Operational Excellence
- Optimize transaction processing frameworks.
- Improve payment settlement efficiency.
- Enhance operational scalability.
- Reduce payment friction points.
- Strengthen service reliability metrics.
Innovation & Market Expansion
- Evaluate emerging payment technologies.
- Support expansion into new markets.
- Lead innovation programs focused on payment modernization.
- Identify new revenue opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Technology, or related discipline.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience within payments, fintech, banking, or financial services.
- Proven leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of payment ecosystems and financial infrastructure.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Compensation & Executive Benefits
- Premium tax-free executive salary.
- Significant annual performance incentives.
- Housing and transportation allowances.
- Executive healthcare package.
- Family sponsorship support.
- Global fintech conference participation.
- Leadership development programs.
- International career growth opportunities.
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