Job Overview
Remote Head of Payments Innovation & SME Enablement (Kuwait)
Location: Remote (Kuwait-focused with GCC integration)
Employment Type: Executive | Full-Time
Sector Focus: Payments | Embedded Finance | SME Financial Inclusion
Role Overview
Kuwait is enhancing its fintech capabilities by focusing on digital payments modernization and SME financial empowerment. The Head of Payments Innovation & SME Enablement will lead strategic initiatives to build real-time, API-enabled payment ecosystems, embedded finance platforms, and AI-powered credit models for SME growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect and lead deployment of ISO 20022-compliant payment infrastructures.
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Design embedded finance platforms that provide SMEs with seamless access to payments, lending, and capital.
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Develop AI-powered credit scoring and risk modeling frameworks tailored for SMEs.
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Collaborate with regulators, financial institutions, and fintech innovators to drive adoption.
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Define performance metrics linked to transaction growth, SME engagement, and inclusion impact.
Candidate Profile
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10+ years in payments infrastructure, embedded finance, or SME fintech leadership.
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Expertise in real-time settlement systems, open banking APIs, and AI credit analytics.
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Proven track record of driving SME financial inclusion initiatives.
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Strong leadership experience in multi-market, remote-first fintech initiatives.
Strategic Impact
This role is essential to Kuwait’s ambition of establishing a digitally inclusive financial ecosystem that empowers SMEs and strengthens cross-border economic integration.
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