Job Overview
Executive Director of Digital Banking & Open Finance Transformation – Saudi Arabia
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid: Onsite leadership with remote global collaboration)
Seniority Level: C-Suite / Transformation Leadership
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry Focus: Digital Banking, Open Finance, Embedded Finance, API Ecosystems
Role Overview
Saudi Arabia is spearheading a national digital transformation of financial services, with a sharp focus on open finance, embedded ecosystems, and digital-first banking infrastructures. The Executive Director of Digital Banking & Open Finance Transformation will lead the design and deployment of API-first ecosystems, integrating payments, lending, and wealth management into frictionless, customer-centric platforms.
This role requires a visionary strategist to connect financial institutions, fintech startups, and regulators under a unified framework that positions Riyadh as a global capital of open finance innovation.
Strategic Mandates
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Architect and implement a comprehensive open finance strategy.
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Develop embedded finance models across healthcare, logistics, retail, and e-commerce.
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Introduce predictive analytics and AI personalization engines for digital banking.
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Align transformation programs with global interoperability and regulatory frameworks.
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Establish Riyadh as a regional fintech hub for digital-first banking solutions.
Candidate Profile
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15+ years in digital banking, open finance, or fintech transformation leadership.
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Proven track record in multi-market API ecosystem design and regulatory engagement.
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Expertise in AI personalization, payments modernization, and financial inclusion models.
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International exposure with experience in scaling customer-centric digital platforms.
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