Head of Enterprise Architecture-KSA

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Urgent: Head of Enterprise Architecture

Location: Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Probation Period: 6-Month Period Potential Permanent Conversion

Industry Experience: Fintech Remittance or Digital Banking

Skills: Enterprise Architecture Cloud API Integrations

Immediate candidates must reside in KSA; GCC nationals preferred or Expat with transferable Iqama

Overview

Our client in KSA is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture to blueprint a secure high-availability remittance ecosystem. The role will define the technology vision ensure regulatory compliance and build scalable architecture that supports rapid growth and secure financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the technology stack and architectural standards across the organisation

Oversee API integrations with banking partners to ensure seamless secure transaction flows

Ensure architecture aligns with SAMA (Central Bank of Saudi Arabia) technical compliance and regulatory standards

Collaborate with Product Development and Operations teams to embed scalable secure design principles

Guide engineering teams on cloud-native microservices and high-availability best practices

Establish governance frameworks to ensure long-term platform sustainability and resilience

Requirements

Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture within fintech remittance or regulated digital banking environments

Expert in cloud-native architecture microservices patterns and secure financial protocols

Strong knowledge of API integrations with banks and third-party partners

Hands-on understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the financial sector

Strong leadership stakeholder management and strategic decision-making skills

Eligibility Criteria:

Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for on-site engagement

Saudi or GCC National (Bahrain Oman UAE Kuwait Qatar) or Expat with transferable Iqama

Business Visit and Family Visit visas are not eligible

Application Process

Senior technology leaders ready to shape strategic outcomes are invited to apply via email at CC: quoting the job title in the subject line.

Urgent: Head of Enterprise Architecture Location: Saudi Arabia (On-site) Probation Period: 6-Month Period Potential Permanent Conversion Industry Experience: Fintech Remittance or Digital Banking Skills: Enterprise Architecture Cloud API Integrations Immediate candidates must reside in KSA; GCC ...