Job Overview

Executive Director – Strategic Digital Banking & Payment Infrastructure

Location: Remote – Saudi Arabia

Level: Senior Executive Leadership

Sector: Digital Banking, Payment Systems, Financial Technology Architecture

Role Overview

Saudi Arabia is rapidly modernizing its financial infrastructure to support real-time digital banking, scalable payment systems, and cross-border financial integration. The Executive Director – Strategic Digital Banking & Payment Infrastructure will lead the transformation of financial platforms that support the Kingdom’s evolving digital economy.

This role is a high-impact, remote executive position that blends strategic leadership, technology oversight, regulatory governance, and fintech innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, scaling, and governing integrated banking and payment ecosystems that meet both domestic and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Banking & Payments Leadership

• Architect next-generation banking platforms capable of processing millions of daily transactions.

• Lead the development of real-time, multi-currency payment infrastructures and cross-border settlement systems.

• Ensure seamless integration between legacy banking systems, open banking APIs, and cloud-native fintech platforms.

Innovation & Technology Strategy

• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including blockchain settlement solutions, AI-powered fraud detection, and automated reconciliation engines.

• Guide cross-functional teams in implementing scalable and resilient fintech architectures.

• Define the technology roadmap for long-term digital financial ecosystem growth.

Regulatory Oversight & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Central Bank and international financial standards.

• Implement AML, KYC, operational risk, and cybersecurity frameworks across banking and payment platforms.

• Develop governance processes for secure, auditable, and transparent financial operations.

Candidate Profile

Education: Advanced degree in Financial Technology, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or Digital Banking Architecture

Experience: 12–15 years in digital banking architecture, fintech transformation, or payment system modernization

Skills:

• Expertise in payment networks, banking platform integration, and open banking architectures

• Strong understanding of regulatory technology, compliance frameworks, and operational risk management

• Proven leadership in large-scale, mission-critical fintech implementations

Strategic Outcome

This executive role will define Saudi Arabia’s next-generation digital financial infrastructure, enabling secure, scalable, and innovative banking and payment platforms capable of supporting economic growth and financial inclusion.

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