Job Overview
Fintech Payments Network Strategy & Operations Director – Real-Time Financial Infrastructure (Saudi Arabia)
Operating Model Mandate
This role is defined through a strategic operating model lens, integrating network strategy, operational execution, and financial infrastructure optimization. The position requires end-to-end ownership of how payment networks are designed, scaled, and continuously improved within a real-time digital economy.
Operating Model Pillars
Pillar 1: Network Strategy Architecture
- Design the structure of payment networks, including routing logic, processing layers, and settlement pathways.
- Define how transactions flow across domestic and cross-border systems with minimal friction.
Pillar 2: Real-Time Processing Optimization
- Ensure systems can process transactions instantly with high reliability.
- Reduce latency across payment channels and enhance throughput capacity.
Pillar 3: Operational Governance Framework
- Establish controls for monitoring network performance, transaction integrity, and system resilience.
- Implement escalation protocols and incident management structures.
Pillar 4: Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Introduce enhancements aligned with global fintech advancements.
- Identify opportunities to automate and optimize operational processes.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee payment network operations and strategic development.
- Optimize transaction flows and network efficiency.
- Collaborate with technical and financial stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
Required Competencies
- Deep expertise in payment networks, transaction processing, and fintech infrastructure.
- Strong operational leadership and systems-thinking ability.
- Capability to manage complex, high-volume financial environments.
Experience Profile
- 8–14 years in payments, fintech operations, or financial infrastructure roles.
Performance Metrics
- Network uptime and reliability
- Transaction speed and success rate
- Operational efficiency and cost optimization
Impact Statement
You will define how financial transactions move in real time—ensuring speed, reliability, and scalability across modern payment networks.
Work Model
- Fully remote with strategic and operational ownership.
- High-impact, infrastructure-centric environment.
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