Job Overview
Remote Executive Director of Digital Banking Innovation – Bahrain
Location: Remote (Aligned with Bahrain’s Fintech Regulatory Ecosystem)
Employment Type: Executive | Global Remote | Full-Time
Sector: Digital Banking | Financial Transformation | Open Finance Strategy
Role Purpose
As Bahrain continues its evolution into a fintech-forward regional hub, this executive role calls for a visionary leader capable of driving the next phase of digital banking transformation through open finance frameworks, digital identity integration, and embedded financial ecosystems. The Executive Director will define and govern the strategic architecture for digital banking modernization—bridging financial institutions, regulators, and digital service networks across multiple jurisdictions.
Strategic Responsibilities
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Spearhead the digital banking innovation roadmap, encompassing end-to-end architecture, embedded finance integration, and customer-centric transformation initiatives.
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Lead the design and global deployment of API-driven financial interoperability systems, ensuring compliance with Bahrain’s Open Banking and Data Protection mandates.
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Oversee strategic alliances with fintech accelerators, regulatory sandboxes, and cross-border digital banks, aligning with Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) fintech frameworks.
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Introduce AI-driven personalization engines in mobile banking, enhancing predictive engagement, transactional intelligence, and digital credit analytics.
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Direct multi-disciplinary teams in the orchestration of cloud-native financial microservices, leveraging Kubernetes, blockchain, and advanced cybersecurity frameworks.
Core Expertise
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12+ years’ experience in digital banking innovation, fintech architecture, or open finance strategy within the GCC or EMEA markets.
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Mastery of open banking APIs, digital KYC systems, identity-as-a-service models, and real-time payment infrastructures.
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Deep familiarity with CBB FinTech & Innovation Unit directives, GDPR-aligned data frameworks, and ISO 20022 messaging standards.
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Proven record in leading transformation across hybrid cloud environments, agile financial development teams, and multi-regional regulatory compliance.
Ideal Candidate Profile
An architect of financial modernization — combining deep regulatory insight, robust technical mastery, and the visionary capacity to reimagine digital banking ecosystems across borders.
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