Job Overview
Senior Remote Fintech Product Governance & Compliance Strategist – Saudi Arabia
Location: Remote – Riyadh (GCC-focused operations)
Sector: Fintech | Product Governance | Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote
Experience Level: Senior Management
Position Overview
This senior leadership role is designed for an accomplished compliance strategist and fintech policy innovator capable of bridging product governance, financial regulation, and digital transformation. The Senior Fintech Product Governance & Compliance Strategist will oversee the alignment of digital financial solutions with complex regulatory frameworks — enabling safe, scalable, and sustainable fintech expansion across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly modernizing economy.
Operating at the confluence of innovation and compliance, this position drives holistic governance across emerging technologies such as embedded finance, digital lending, AI-driven wealth platforms, and open API ecosystems.
Primary Responsibilities
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Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-level fintech governance and compliance frameworks.
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Evaluate digital financial product designs against regulatory standards, cybersecurity principles, and consumer protection protocols.
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Collaborate with policy think tanks, innovation hubs, and digital regulators to shape future-facing fintech policy environments.
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Lead cross-border compliance projects ensuring harmonization of digital banking frameworks across GCC jurisdictions.
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Direct the development of RegTech systems automating KYC, AML, and digital onboarding operations.
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Advise executive management on risk controls, data privacy, and AI governance within fintech ecosystems.
Core Requirements
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10+ years of leadership experience in fintech compliance, regulatory strategy, or financial technology governance.
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Expert-level understanding of GCC financial regulations, data protection laws, and digital banking frameworks.
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Strong grasp of product lifecycle management in highly regulated fintech contexts.
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Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-border policy coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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LL.M. or MSc in Financial Regulation, Law, or Fintech Governance.
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Familiarity with digital risk analytics, compliance automation, and supervisory technology systems (SupTech).
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Prior experience engaging with regional regulators or innovation sandboxes in the GCC.
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