Job Overview
Executive Director – Digital Banking Architecture & Core Systems Transformation
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Position Context
This role is positioned at the highest tier of fintech transformation, where legacy banking systems converge with next-generation digital banking architectures. You are not merely upgrading infrastructure—you are redefining how financial institutions operate at their core, transitioning from monolithic systems into composable, API-driven ecosystems.
You will oversee the end-to-end re-engineering of core banking environments, ensuring scalability, resilience, and interoperability across retail, corporate, and digital-first financial products.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the decomposition of legacy core banking systems into modular, microservices-based architectures.
- Design real-time transaction processing engines capable of supporting instant payments, digital wallets, and embedded finance integrations.
- Establish API governance frameworks, enabling secure and scalable integration with fintech partners and third-party providers.
- Oversee migration strategies to cloud-native or hybrid infrastructures, ensuring zero-downtime transitions.
- Implement event-driven architectures to enable real-time data synchronization across all banking channels.
- Drive adoption of open banking standards, facilitating ecosystem-wide interoperability.
- Align architectural decisions with national digital finance strategies and regulatory mandates.
Technology & Infrastructure Scope
- Core banking modernization platforms
- Microservices orchestration (Kubernetes, service mesh architectures)
- Event streaming (Apache Kafka, real-time processing engines)
- API gateways and developer ecosystems
- Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployments
- Data lakes and real-time analytics environments
Candidate Profile
- 12–18 years of experience in banking technology, fintech architecture, or large-scale system transformation
- Proven leadership in core banking modernization or digital banking programs
- Deep expertise in distributed systems and financial transaction processing
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and financial system governance
- Ability to operate at executive and technical decision-making levels simultaneously
Why This Role Matters
You will define the architectural DNA of next-generation banking, directly influencing how financial services are delivered, scaled, and regulated in one of the fastest-evolving fintech markets globally.
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