Job Overview
Remote Global Head of Payments Innovation – United Arab Emirates
Location: Remote (Focusing on the UAE Fintech Hub)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote
Seniority Level: Senior Executive
Role Overview
The UAE is recognized as a global leader in fintech innovation, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi serving as financial and technological hubs. This senior executive position calls for a globally experienced fintech leader to define, scale, and govern next-generation digital payment strategies. The role emphasizes cross-border interoperability, real-time payments, mobile-first ecosystems, and emerging technologies such as tokenization and CBDC integration.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and oversee innovative payment infrastructures across the UAE.
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Lead initiatives in blockchain-enabled settlement, ISO 20022 adoption, and cross-border payment modernization.
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Build collaborative ecosystems across central banks, global payment networks, and fintech innovators.
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Champion fraud prevention, digital identity, and cybersecurity in payment systems.
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Position the UAE as a reference point for international fintech best practices.
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Develop payment models that expand financial inclusion and support e-commerce growth.
Qualifications
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MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business Strategy, or Technology.
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15+ years of global payments leadership experience, including international exposure.
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Demonstrated expertise in digital wallets, instant payments, and cross-border settlement frameworks.
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Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory structures under the Central Bank and DIFC.
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Ability to manage multi-stakeholder negotiations across complex ecosystems.
Core Competencies
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Global strategic foresight and executional capability.
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High-level governance and compliance expertise.
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Technical mastery in digital payment infrastructure.
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