Job Overview
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR β DIGITAL TRADE FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN PAYMENTS
π Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait (Remote-First | GCC Commercial Travel)
πΌ Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
ποΈ Position Level: Executive Director
π¦ Industry: FinTech | Trade Finance | Supply Chain Finance | Cross-Border Payments | Corporate Banking Technology | Financial Platforms
About the Role
A rapidly growing financial technology organization is transforming global trade finance through intelligent payment ecosystems, AI-driven documentation workflows, and digital supply chain financing solutions.
We are seeking an experienced Executive Director β Digital Trade Finance & Supply Chain Payments to lead enterprise initiatives that modernize commercial finance, automate trade processes, and deliver secure digital payment solutions for multinational corporations, logistics providers, manufacturers, and financial institutions.
This role combines strategic leadership, commercial innovation, and advanced financial technology to build scalable trade finance platforms that enhance transparency, efficiency, and global connectivity.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop digital trade finance strategies.
- Lead modernization of supply chain payment platforms.
- Build AI-powered document verification workflows.
- Strengthen cross-border payment capabilities.
- Expand enterprise financing solutions.
- Develop partnerships with banks, logistics providers, and commercial enterprises.
- Improve operational efficiency through automation.
- Oversee regulatory and compliance alignment.
- Deliver executive business growth strategies.
- Lead multidisciplinary product, technology, and commercial teams.
Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
- MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in trade finance, fintech, corporate banking technology, or payment platforms.
- Strong commercial leadership and enterprise transformation experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Competencies
- Trade Finance Platforms
- Cross-Border Payments
- Financial APIs
- Blockchain for Trade Documentation
- AI Workflow Automation
- Cloud Computing
- Product Strategy
- Digital Banking
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Business Intelligence
Executive Rewards
- Highly competitive international remuneration.
- Executive annual performance incentives.
- Long-term leadership bonus programme.
- Comprehensive family healthcare.
- Executive learning and development sponsorship.
- International fintech and trade finance conference participation.
- Flexible remote-first working model.
- Technology and home-office allowance.
- Generous annual leave.
- Opportunity to shape the future of digital trade finance across the Gulf region.
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