Job Overview
STRATEGIST
Digital Payments Growth, Merchant Technology & Fintech Commercial Strategy
Location: Saudi Arabia — Remote / GCC Regional Engagement
Seniority Level: Senior Strategic Professional
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Fintech • Payments • Merchant Technology • Digital Commerce
Work Model: Remote with regional stakeholder engagement
Strategic Mission
We are seeking a commercially sophisticated Strategist to develop growth strategies across digital payments, merchant technology, payment acceptance, financial platforms, and digital commerce.
The position requires a strong understanding of how payment products generate commercial value across merchants, consumers, financial institutions, and technology ecosystems.
The successful candidate will analyze market opportunities, customer behavior, payment economics, competitive positioning, product performance, and partnership opportunities to develop strategies capable of accelerating sustainable fintech growth.
Strategic Responsibilities
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Develop strategic growth plans for digital-payment products.
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Analyze payment-market trends, competitors, customer segments, and merchant behavior.
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Identify opportunities to expand payment acceptance and transaction volumes.
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Evaluate merchant acquisition and retention strategies.
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Develop commercial frameworks for payment products and services.
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Analyze transaction economics, pricing models, margins, and revenue opportunities.
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Identify strategic partnerships across banking, commerce, technology, and payments.
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Develop market-entry strategies for new financial products.
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Assess emerging payment technologies and their commercial potential.
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Work with product teams to improve payment propositions.
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Develop customer and merchant segmentation frameworks.
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Monitor product KPIs and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
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Prepare executive-level strategic reports and market assessments.
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Develop business cases for major commercial initiatives.
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Translate complex market information into clear recommendations for leadership.
Required Background
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Technology, or related field.
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6+ years of experience in fintech, payments, digital commerce, consulting, banking, or financial services.
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Strong knowledge of payment ecosystems and merchant technology.
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Experience developing business or growth strategies.
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Strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
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Understanding of payment economics and digital-product performance.
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Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Strategic Capability Areas
Payments: Payment Acceptance • Merchant Acquiring • Digital Transactions • Payment Platforms
Commercial: Pricing • Revenue Strategy • Market Expansion • Customer Economics
Strategy: Competitive Intelligence • Market Entry • Growth Planning • Business Cases
Partnerships: Banks • Merchants • Technology Providers • Digital Platforms
Success Profile
The successful Strategist will be expected to identify commercially attractive opportunities, strengthen payment-product positioning, improve merchant economics, increase transaction growth, and create practical strategies that can be translated into measurable business results.
Indicative Compensation: Competitive strategic package with performance-related components where appropriate.
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