Job Overview
Executive Director – Digital Payments Strategy & Cross-Border Transaction Architecture
Primary Market Orientation: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Remote – GCC & Global Coverage)
Strategic Overview
This role is designed for a senior fintech executive with deep expertise in next-generation digital payments, cross-border transaction orchestration, and high-throughput financial infrastructure. The mandate extends to defining, architecting, and operationalizing intelligent payment ecosystems that combine real-time clearing, settlement optimization, predictive analytics, and AI-driven transaction intelligence.
The Executive Director will lead remote, multi-functional teams spanning payments engineering, operations, and compliance, ensuring resilience, scalability, and international interoperability across payment rails.
Core Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end architecture of domestic and international payments platforms, including instant payments, cross-border clearing, and merchant ecosystems.
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Design AI-powered transaction optimization engines for predictive routing, settlement acceleration, and fee minimization.
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Define governance frameworks ensuring auditability, operational transparency, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
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Integrate risk management, fraud detection, and exception handling directly into transaction flows.
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Collaborate with central banks, financial institutions, and fintech partners to ensure interoperability and strategic alignment with emerging payment standards.
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Drive strategic initiatives in blockchain-based settlement, programmable payments, and real-time liquidity orchestration.
Required Expertise
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Proven experience in high-volume payment systems, real-time gross settlement, ISO 20022, and cross-border payment architecture.
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Expertise in AI-driven analytics, predictive settlement, and distributed ledger technologies.
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Strong record in executive leadership across multi-geography, cross-functional fintech initiatives.
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Ability to convert complex regulatory mandates into automated operational workflows.
Compensation & Benefits (Indicative – Saudi Arabia)
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Base Salary: SAR 50,000 – SAR 70,000 per month
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Annual Performance Bonus: SAR 250,000 – SAR 450,000
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Strategic Long-Term Incentives: Multi-year platform adoption and efficiency-linked rewards
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Professional Development Allowance: Global fintech conferences, advanced analytical tools, certifications
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