Job Overview

Executive Director – Digital Finance Architecture & Payment Systems

Location: Remote – Strategic GCC Focus: Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Executive / Senior Leadership

Industry Domain: Digital Banking, Payment Infrastructure, Financial Technology

Position Overview

As the Gulf region accelerates its digital financial transformation, there is an urgent demand for senior leadership capable of orchestrating large-scale banking infrastructure, real-time payment systems, and digital financial platforms.

The Remote Executive Director – Digital Finance Architecture & Payment Systems will define the architecture, strategic roadmap, and governance for multi-channel digital banking ecosystems and next-generation payment platforms. This role blends technology strategy, operational excellence, regulatory foresight, and fintech innovation, enabling robust, scalable, and interoperable financial infrastructure.

Operating remotely while focusing on Saudi Arabia’s evolving financial ecosystem, the Director will lead initiatives that integrate traditional banking networks, open banking APIs, instant payment rails, and programmable finance frameworks.

Strategic Responsibilities

Payment & Banking Infrastructure Leadership

• Architect and deploy high-performance digital banking systems capable of scaling to millions of transactions daily.

• Lead the design of real-time payment networks, cross-border settlement solutions, and multi-currency payment infrastructures.

• Integrate legacy banking platforms with modern cloud-native, microservices-driven architectures.

Technology & Innovation Oversight

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including AI-driven fraud detection, blockchain settlement platforms, and API orchestration frameworks.

• Guide fintech innovation initiatives and foster collaboration with emerging digital financial ecosystems.

Regulatory Alignment & Compliance

• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory requirements from:

  • Saudi Central Bank

  • Financial Action Task Force

• Implement frameworks for AML, KYC, transaction monitoring, and operational risk management.

Strategic Impact

• Establish a resilient, scalable, and intelligent financial infrastructure for the Kingdom, supporting digital commerce, financial inclusion, and cross-border payments.

Candidate Profile

Education: Advanced degree in Financial Technology, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Digital Banking Architecture.

Experience: 12–15 years leading digital banking, payment system architecture, or fintech infrastructure transformation.

Skills:

• Expertise in digital banking platforms, payment networks, and API banking.

• Deep knowledge of regulatory technology, risk management, and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale, mission-critical fintech projects.

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