CEO, Digital Payments & FinTech Ecosystem Leader

State Bank of Pakistan; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 20,000,000 - 30,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Raast Payments Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. (RPP), a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, seeks a visionary CEO to lead Pakistan’s flagship digital payments infrastructure.

The CEO will provide strategic direction, oversee operations, and drive innovation to scale adoption and financial inclusion. The role requires proven leadership to engage regulators and key stakeholders, shape product strategy, and ensure security, scalability, and sustainability across the Raast ecosystem for individuals,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Role requires strategic leadership and experience in digital payments ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy for Raast aimed at scaling the adoption of digital payments by individuals, financial institutions, fintechs, government entities, and other players.
• Provide strategic leadership to achieve the organization’s mission of delivering accessible and secure digital payment solutions.
• Engage with Raast’s Board, SBP, and regulators on matters related to Raast operations.
• Drive the development of new products and services to expand Raast’s offerings for individuals, businesses, and government entities.
• Engage directly with senior government stakeholders to digitize payments and receipts across ministries, agencies, and public sector entities through Raast.
• Drive continuous improvement in digital financial services, including real-time payments, Raast integrations, and government-to-person (G2P) disbursement initiatives.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to develop and execute strategies on Raast that promote a cashless economy.
• Oversee operational performance, ensuring system stability, scalability, security, and compliance with regulatory frameworks and international best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence that accelerates digital transformation and customer‑centric service delivery.
• Undertake initiatives related to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain in the context of Raast.
• Represent the organization with integrity and vision to external stakeholders, media, and at industry forums.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Digital payments

Innovation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Raast Payments Pakistan Pvt. Ltd. (RPP), a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, seeks a visionary CEO to lead Pakistan’s flagship digital payments infrastructure.

The CEO will provide strategic direction, oversee operations, and drive innovation to scale adoption and financial inclusion. The role requires proven leadership to engage regulators and key stakeholders, shape product strategy, and ensure security, scalability, and sustainability across the Raast ecosystem for individuals,