Job Overview

Executive Vice President – Digital Payments Transformation & Financial Infrastructure Modernization

Location: Kuwait

Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Position Overview

The Gulf financial sector is entering a new era characterized by real-time payments, intelligent financial ecosystems, embedded banking services, advanced regulatory technologies, and AI-driven customer experiences. An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for a distinguished fintech executive to lead one of the most ambitious financial transformation initiatives in the region.

The Executive Vice President of Digital Payments Transformation & Financial Infrastructure Modernization will be responsible for architecting the future of digital financial services by overseeing large-scale payment modernization programs, next-generation transaction ecosystems, open finance initiatives, and enterprise-wide digital innovation strategies.

This position demands a visionary leader capable of navigating the intersection of technology, finance, regulation, customer experience, and emerging digital business models. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for designing future-ready payment networks, intelligent settlement systems, digital transaction infrastructures, and highly scalable financial platforms capable of supporting millions of users.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop long-term digital payments transformation roadmaps.
• Lead modernization of domestic and cross-border payment infrastructures.
• Establish real-time payment capabilities and instant settlement frameworks.
• Design embedded finance solutions across multiple industries.
• Create digital wallet ecosystems and payment orchestration platforms.
• Build enterprise API strategies supporting Open Banking and Open Finance initiatives.
• Lead financial inclusion programs through innovative technology solutions.
• Oversee digital transaction security and fraud prevention strategies.
• Drive modernization of merchant acquiring platforms.
• Establish scalable cloud-based financial infrastructures.
• Create advanced customer payment experiences powered by AI and analytics.
• Develop strategic partnerships across financial institutions and technology ecosystems.
• Lead innovation programs focused on future payment technologies.

Leadership Expectations

The successful executive must demonstrate exceptional capability in:

• Large-scale fintech transformation.
• Enterprise technology modernization.
• Regulatory engagement.
• Stakeholder management.
• Innovation leadership.
• Commercial strategy development.
• Financial technology governance.

Required Experience

• 15+ years within fintech, banking technology, payment systems, or financial services.
• Proven experience leading major transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of payment networks, digital banking, financial infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud technologies, APIs, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics.

Compensation

• Executive-level compensation package.
• Annual strategic performance incentives.
• Relocation support.
• Executive healthcare.
• International exposure.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression.

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