Job Overview
Remote Global Head of Digital Financial Systems & Cross-Border Infrastructure Strategy – Saudi Arabia
Location: Remote (Saudi Fintech Transformation Mandate)
Industry Focus: Digital Finance | Financial Infrastructure | Payments & Interoperability
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership | International Scope
Position Overview
The Global Head of Digital Financial Systems & Cross-Border Infrastructure Strategy will architect and lead the next evolution of Saudi Arabia’s financial technology modernization. This executive role is focused on developing a multi-dimensional fintech infrastructure that integrates real-time payments, AI-enabled compliance, and blockchain interoperability to redefine the contours of cross-border finance across the GCC and beyond.
Operating at the intersection of policy, technology, and digital inclusion, this position embodies strategic vision, global connectivity, and technological precision — driving the blueprint for Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional fintech hub under Vision 2030.
Key Responsibilities
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Formulate a comprehensive fintech infrastructure strategy encompassing payments modernization, digital asset governance, and financial data interoperability.
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Lead multi-layer systems integration projects, aligning national digital banking systems with ISO 20022, open finance standards, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
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Direct AI-enhanced financial monitoring systems, leveraging predictive analytics for transaction validation, fraud detection, and liquidity forecasting.
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Oversee the migration of traditional financial ecosystems to cloud-native digital platforms, ensuring security, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
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Drive collaborative interoperability programs across GCC and global fintech networks, ensuring harmonized payment corridors and decentralized trust frameworks.
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Develop long-term financial resilience models, embedding digital inclusivity, sustainability, and policy adaptability.
Candidate Profile
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Advanced academic qualifications (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Financial Technology, Systems Engineering, or Global Economics.
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12+ years in financial systems architecture, digital transformation leadership, or cross-border fintech operations.
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Proven expertise in blockchain integration, AI-powered transaction systems, and digital payment frameworks.
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In-depth familiarity with GCC fintech regulatory frameworks, international financial interoperability, and open API ecosystems.
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Strong analytical, strategic, and cross-cultural leadership capabilities.
Strategic Impact
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Define Saudi Arabia’s fintech interoperability architecture under Vision 2030.
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Create frameworks that enhance global liquidity connectivity and payment resilience.
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Drive the regional convergence of innovation, technology, and inclusive finance at an international standard.
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