Lead Research Fellow – Fintech Systems Innovation & Payments Evolution

Job Overview

Lead Research Fellow – Fintech Systems Innovation & Payments Evolution

Geographic Alignment: Kuwait

Work Model: Fully Remote | Research & Strategic Foresight Role

Role Orientation

This role is structured as a research fellowship–style position, designed for a fintech expert whose strength lies in deep analysis, structured thought, and long-horizon financial system research. The position focuses on understanding how technology reshapes payments, banking, and monetary systems, and translating that understanding into authoritative strategic insight.

The role is remote and aligned analytically with Kuwait’s financial system and its interaction with GCC and global markets.

Core Research Domains

• Evolution of payment systems and settlement infrastructure

• Digital transformation of banking and financial intermediation

• Monetary innovation and technology-driven finance

• Comparative fintech ecosystem development

Research Responsibilities

• Conduct long-form research into fintech system evolution

• Develop conceptual frameworks explaining financial technology adoption

• Analyze regulatory and institutional impacts on fintech innovation

• Produce white papers, discussion notes, and strategic research outputs

• Present findings in executive- and policy-ready formats

Expected Outputs

• Peer-grade research papers

• Fintech foresight and scenario-analysis reports

• Comparative ecosystem studies

• Strategic insight briefs for senior audiences

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10–16+ years in fintech research, financial systems analysis, or strategy

• Strong academic or analytical orientation combined with practical fintech knowledge

• Exceptional writing, synthesis, and conceptual clarity

• Ability to work independently with intellectual rigor

Engagement Model

• Fully remote, research-driven role

• Output- and insight-based evaluation

• International research and advisory-grade compensation

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