Job Overview

Executive Head of Payments Strategy- Merchant Solutions & Fintech Expansion

Location: Bahrain

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Fintech, Digital Payments, Merchant Services, Financial Technology

Experience Level: Executive Leadership

About the Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity exists for an ambitious fintech executive to spearhead the strategic growth of digital payment ecosystems and merchant-focused financial solutions within one of the Gulf region’s most dynamic financial technology environments.

The position requires a forward-thinking leader capable of driving innovation across payment technologies, merchant services, digital commerce enablement, financial infrastructure modernization, and customer experience transformation.

As digital transactions continue to accelerate globally, organizations require leaders who can bridge technology, commerce, and financial services to create seamless payment experiences that benefit businesses and consumers alike.

Strategic Responsibilities

Payments Innovation Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive digital payments strategies.
• Drive innovation across payment acceptance channels.
• Enhance payment experiences across online and offline ecosystems.
• Support development of future-ready transaction infrastructures.

Merchant Ecosystem Development

• Expand merchant acquisition and engagement initiatives.
• Design value-added financial services for business customers.
• Develop scalable merchant growth programs.
• Strengthen relationships across commercial and fintech ecosystems.

Fintech Growth & Transformation

• Identify emerging market opportunities.
• Lead digital transformation projects.
• Evaluate innovative payment technologies.
• Support implementation of next-generation financial services.

Operational Excellence

• Establish performance measurement frameworks.
• Drive operational efficiency improvements.
• Enhance transaction reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Strengthen risk management and governance processes.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 12 years of experience in payments, fintech, banking, financial services, or digital commerce.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale business functions.
• Strong understanding of payment technologies and financial ecosystems.
• Exceptional commercial, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead transformational initiatives.

Compensation Package

Financial Rewards

• Highly competitive tax-free executive salary.
• Annual executive performance bonus.
• Housing and transportation allowances.
• Family medical insurance coverage.
• Annual travel benefits.

Professional Development

• Executive leadership programs.
• International fintech summits and conferences.
• Industry certification sponsorship.
• Strategic networking opportunities.

Lifestyle Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Wellness and employee assistance support.
• Family-oriented benefit structure.
• Flexible leadership development programs.

Why This Role Is Different

This is more than a payments leadership position. It is an opportunity to influence how businesses transact, how consumers engage with financial services, and how the next generation of digital commerce evolves across the Gulf region. The successful candidate will be positioned at the center of one of the most exciting periods of fintech growth, helping shape the future of digital payments, merchant enablement, and financial innovation for years to come.

Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the fintech and FX industry!

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