Full Time

Global Head of Next-Generation Payments- Digital Banking & Financial Ecosystem Strategy

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  • Post Date: June 18, 2026
  • Expires In : 77 Days
  • Apply Before: September 18, 2026
Job Overview

Global Head of Next-Generation Payments- Digital Banking & Financial Ecosystem Strategy

Location: Kuwait

Employment Type: Senior Executive Leadership

Industry Focus: Payments, Digital Banking, Fintech Infrastructure

Position Summary

The financial services industry is entering a new era characterized by real-time transactions, intelligent banking experiences, hyper-connected ecosystems, and customer-centric financial innovation.

An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a Global Head of Next-Generation Payments, Digital Banking & Financial Ecosystem Strategy to lead transformational initiatives that will influence the future direction of financial services across the region.

This executive role is designed for a visionary fintech leader capable of driving large-scale innovation across payments modernization, digital banking transformation, Open Banking ecosystems, customer experience enhancement, and financial infrastructure advancement.

Strategic Mandate

Create and execute a comprehensive vision for the future of financial services.

Lead transformative programs involving:

• Real-time payment systems
• Digital banking ecosystems
• Merchant acquiring technologies
• Open Banking platforms
• Financial API ecosystems
• Intelligent transaction processing
• Digital wallet innovation
• Cross-border payment modernization
• Customer experience transformation
• Financial infrastructure modernization
• Regulatory technology initiatives
• Data-driven financial services

Executive Responsibilities

Develop enterprise-wide fintech transformation roadmaps.

Lead strategic investment decisions involving emerging technologies.

Oversee implementation of advanced digital finance platforms.

Create scalable frameworks supporting sustainable innovation.

Drive customer-centric financial product development.

Establish strategic relationships with industry stakeholders and ecosystem partners.

Represent fintech initiatives at executive leadership forums and international events.

Guide multidisciplinary teams through complex transformation programs.

Technical Leadership Areas

• Payments Infrastructure
• Open Banking
• Digital Banking
• API Strategy
• Financial Data Platforms
• Enterprise Architecture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Financial Security
• Cloud Computing
• Regulatory Technology
• Customer Experience Innovation
• Strategic Transformation

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive fintech leadership experience
• Strong digital transformation background
• Experience managing complex financial ecosystems
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement capability
• Strategic planning and execution expertise

Executive Compensation Package

• Highly competitive tax-free salary
• Annual executive bonus opportunities
• International healthcare benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Executive housing allowance
• Leadership development programs
• Long-term incentive structures
• International networking opportunities

This opportunity is intended for forward-thinking fintech executives ready to shape the future architecture of digital banking, payments innovation, and financial ecosystem development across one of the world’s most dynamic financial regions.

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