Job Overview

Executive Director – Digital Financial Infrastructure & Payment Systems Modernization

Remote Location: Global Remote

Regional Focus: Saudi Arabia

Position Category: Executive Leadership – Financial Technology Infrastructure

Functional Domain: Digital Banking Systems, Payment Networks, Financial Architecture

Strategic Background

Financial ecosystems across the Gulf region are rapidly transitioning toward digitally integrated banking infrastructures capable of processing real-time financial transactions across multiple economic sectors. As one of the largest financial markets in the region, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in next-generation digital banking infrastructure, automated payment networks, and secure financial data systems.

The Executive Director of Digital Financial Infrastructure & Payment Systems Modernization will oversee the design, governance, and long-term transformation of complex fintech infrastructures supporting high-volume financial activity. This remote leadership role requires an expert capable of orchestrating large-scale fintech systems, modernizing payment rails, and implementing resilient digital banking platforms aligned with evolving financial regulations.

Core Leadership Responsibilities

Digital Financial Infrastructure Development

• Design and oversee scalable banking infrastructure capable of processing high-frequency digital transactions.

• Implement cloud-native fintech platforms supporting secure banking services and financial applications.

• Guide migration strategies that transition traditional banking systems toward modern digital banking frameworks.

Payment Network Modernization

• Develop real-time digital payment architectures enabling seamless transfers across financial institutions and digital commerce platforms.

• Oversee implementation of interoperable payment ecosystems connecting banks, fintech providers, and digital marketplaces.

Financial Security & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks issued by
  
  Saudi Central Bank

• Integrate governance structures consistent with international financial oversight bodies such as
  
  Financial Stability Board

Innovation Leadership

• Evaluate emerging fintech technologies including distributed ledger systems, advanced fraud detection platforms, and automated financial reconciliation tools.

Professional Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Financial Technology, Systems Engineering, Digital Banking, or Financial Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 15 years in financial systems architecture, banking technology infrastructure, or fintech transformation initiatives

Core Competencies

• Large-scale financial platform architecture

• Payment infrastructure engineering

• Regulatory compliance in digital finance

• Strategic fintech modernization

Strategic Impact

The Executive Director will play a central role in designing the digital backbone of next-generation banking systems capable of supporting economic growth, digital commerce expansion, and global financial connectivity.

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