Job Overview
Remote Executive Director of Cross-Border Digital Payments & CBDC Integration – Saudi Arabia
Location: Remote (aligned with Saudi Arabia’s financial transformation agenda)
Sector: Fintech – Payments Infrastructure, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Cross-Border Settlement Networks
Employment Type: Full-time – Remote
Position Overview
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a sweeping financial transformation under its Vision 2030 mandate, aiming to diversify its economy, expand digital financial participation, and establish itself as a global hub for payments innovation. With projects like instant payment rails, blockchain experimentation, and CBDC research, the Kingdom is entering an era where cross-border settlements, interoperability, and next-generation digital currencies form the backbone of its evolving fintech ecosystem.
We are seeking a Remote Executive Director of Cross-Border Digital Payments & CBDC Integration to design, orchestrate, and govern the next phase of Saudi Arabia’s payments and settlement modernization. The role requires deep expertise in multi-rail digital infrastructure, programmable CBDC use cases, and seamless interoperability with regional and global payment networks.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop a comprehensive roadmap for CBDC implementation across retail, wholesale, and cross-border use cases.
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Architect next-generation instant payment systems capable of supporting micropayments, real-time settlements, and multi-currency flows.
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Oversee integration of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) into clearing and settlement processes.
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Design multi-rail cross-border payment corridors, linking Saudi Arabia with Asia, Africa, Europe, and the GCC.
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Drive regulatory alignment with global standards, including BIS, IMF, FATF, and international central bank consortiums.
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Implement fraud prevention and AML automation through AI-driven regtech tools.
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Build strategic partnerships with global remittance providers, payment processors, and digital asset exchanges.
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Lead public-private innovation labs to test interoperability between CBDCs and private digital currencies.
Candidate Profile
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15–20 years of senior leadership in payments transformation, CBDC strategy, or cross-border settlement design.
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Proven record in building multi-rail digital payment infrastructures.
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Expertise in blockchain for financial markets, programmable money, and CBDC interoperability frameworks.
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Strong background in compliance, regulatory engagement, and risk governance.
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Experience leading global teams across fintech, banks, and regulators.
Impact of the Role
This role will enable Saudi Arabia to become a pioneer in global CBDC adoption and cross-border payments innovation, positioning its financial system as both regionally dominant and globally interconnected.
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