National Fintech Strategy Advisor

Central Bank of Oman; Ruwi; On-site; OMR 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank of Oman seeks a Fintech Subject Matter Expert to support the National Fintech Strategy implementation. The SME will provide technical, regulatory and strategic guidance to the taskforce, ensuring plans stay current and aligned with global fintech developments.

The role requires 8–10 years in fintech, digital banking, or financial regulation, with a strong ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Law, or a related field.
• Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in fintech, digital banking, payments, or financial regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised expertise to guide fintech strategy direction, priorities, and trade-offs.
• Synthesize complex regulatory and market information into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Anticipate fintech developments and brief leadership on strategic implications.
• Advise on regulatory, policy, and implementation considerations.
• Lead review and revision of the national fintech strategy and its tactical plan.
• Identify gaps and misalignments and recommend corrective actions.
• Support design and implementation of regulatory frameworks, sandboxes, and market infrastructure projects.
• Transfer fintech knowledge and build internal capability across government stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Law, or related field

Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Central Bank of Oman seeks a Fintech Subject Matter Expert to support the National Fintech Strategy implementation. The SME will provide technical, regulatory and strategic guidance to the taskforce, ensuring plans stay current and aligned with global fintech developments.

The role requires 8–10 years in fintech, digital banking, or financial regulation, with a strong ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.