Job Overview

Fintech Innovation Strategy Lead

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Regional Collaboration Across GCC

Shape the Future of Financial Innovation

An emerging financial technology organization is seeking a visionary Fintech Innovation Strategy Lead to spearhead the development of transformative financial solutions that redefine digital commerce, intelligent payments, embedded finance, and next-generation customer experiences.

This role is designed for professionals who thrive at the intersection of technology, financial services, and strategic innovation. You will collaborate with executive leadership, product teams, engineers, and regulatory stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, launch disruptive initiatives, and strengthen the organization’s competitive position within the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide fintech innovation roadmaps.
• Identify emerging financial technologies with commercial potential.
• Lead market research and competitive intelligence initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional innovation projects from concept to execution.
• Evaluate business cases for new financial products and services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technology implementation.
• Build strategic partnerships across financial ecosystems.
• Support regulatory readiness for innovative financial offerings.
• Present executive recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish innovation governance and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous process improvement across business functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Technology, Economics, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of experience within fintech, banking, consulting, or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of payments, digital banking, open finance, and financial technology trends.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Expertise

• Innovation Management
• Product Strategy
• Digital Transformation
• Market Intelligence
• Financial Services
• Business Architecture
• Regulatory Awareness
• Commercial Strategy
• Executive Reporting

Benefits

• Competitive tax-efficient salary
• Annual performance incentives
• Executive healthcare coverage
• Professional development sponsorship
• Regional travel opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Generous annual leave
• Long-term career advancement

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