Job Overview
GLOBAL MANAGING DIRECTOR – EMBEDDED FINANCE (OPEN BANKING & DIGITAL PAYMENTS INNOVATION)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Executive Leadership Appointment
Industry: Open Finance | Embedded Banking | Digital Payments | Financial Infrastructure
Position Overview
A landmark financial modernization program is seeking an accomplished Global Managing Director of Embedded Finance, Open Banking & Digital Payments Innovation to build and oversee one of the Gulf region’s most advanced financial ecosystems.
This role is designed for an executive capable of transforming how financial services are delivered, consumed, and integrated within digital economies.
The successful candidate will lead initiatives involving embedded payments, Banking-as-a-Service models, open finance ecosystems, API-driven financial infrastructure, merchant payment technologies, and future commerce platforms.
This executive will not merely participate in change—they will define it.
Key Strategic Objectives
The position is responsible for developing:
• Open Finance Ecosystems
• Embedded Banking Platforms
• API Marketplace Frameworks
• Digital Payment Infrastructures
• Merchant Financial Services Networks
• Real-Time Settlement Systems
• Financial Data Exchange Platforms
• SME Financial Innovation Programs
• Cross-Border Transaction Solutions
• Future Commerce Technologies
Executive Responsibilities
Ecosystem Development
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Design comprehensive open finance strategies.
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Establish ecosystem governance standards.
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Build strategic fintech partnership models.
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Drive financial inclusion initiatives.
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Expand digital financial accessibility.
Payment Innovation
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Lead modernization of payment infrastructures.
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Develop next-generation transaction ecosystems.
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Improve interoperability between financial platforms.
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Expand instant payment capabilities.
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Enhance transaction efficiency and resilience.
Strategic Growth
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Develop commercial expansion strategies.
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Identify emerging technology opportunities.
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Create sustainable innovation roadmaps.
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Strengthen ecosystem competitiveness.
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Support regional and international growth initiatives.
Candidate Profile
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15+ years of experience in fintech, payments, banking, or technology.
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Strong understanding of open banking frameworks.
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Experience leading enterprise-scale innovation programs.
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Excellent commercial and strategic planning capabilities.
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Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills.
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Proven leadership within highly regulated environments.
Rewards & Benefits
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Premium tax-free salary package.
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Significant executive performance bonuses.
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Executive accommodation support.
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International healthcare coverage.
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Family benefits package.
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Global conference participation.
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Leadership succession opportunities.
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Long-term wealth creation incentives.
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