Job Overview
Executive Director – Global Fintech Infrastructure & Payments Architecture (Remote – United Arab Emirates)
Location: Remote (Based in the UAE)
Sector: Digital Payments | Core Banking Systems | Fintech Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Level | International Remote
Role Overview
The Executive Director – Global Fintech Infrastructure & Payments Architecture will lead the full-scale development of digitally native financial infrastructures enabling global-standard payment processing, API interconnectivity, and multi-asset interoperability within the UAE’s fintech ecosystem. This high-impact role merges strategic fintech design with next-generation technology leadership to establish future-proof, cloud-native financial systems that redefine how digital value moves across borders.
Responsibilities
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Architect next-generation payment system frameworks aligned with global standards (ISO 20022, EMVCo, and SWIFT gpi modernization).
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Direct large-scale fintech infrastructure programs integrating AI, DLT, and open APIs across institutional and consumer networks.
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Develop multi-layered digital identity, cybersecurity, and fraud analytics protocols ensuring resilience and operational security.
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Lead innovation in instant payments, embedded finance, and central bank digital asset interoperability.
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Build cross-functional governance platforms coordinating between regulators, banks, and fintech innovators.
Professional Requirements
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15+ years in financial infrastructure design, payment modernization, or fintech systems engineering.
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Expertise in real-time payment ecosystems, blockchain interoperability, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
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Proven experience in directing multinational fintech transformation programs.
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Advanced degree in Financial Systems Engineering, Digital Economics, or Technology Management.
Leadership Attributes
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Deep technical fluency with exceptional strategic foresight.
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Strong governance and cross-sector negotiation capability.
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Ability to lead complex fintech modernization initiatives at global scale.
Strategic Impact
This executive role defines the digital payment backbone of the UAE’s financial future — a mission to transform financial infrastructure into a globally interoperable, secure, and technologically advanced ecosystem that positions the nation as a premier fintech innovation hub.
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