Corporate Banking Digitization Expert (3-Month Project)

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge is seeking a Corporate Banking Digitization Expert for a 3-month project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role will drive the digitization of corporate banking products and set a data‑driven roadmap to improve customer experience and efficiency.

You will benchmark against global best practices, define priorities, and evaluate outsourcing vs. insourcing while collaborating with product, technology, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Banking, or Risk Management (Engineering/Logistics degrees with finance experience may be considered)
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance/Banking) preferred
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, CLFP are plus

Responsibilities

• Identify corporate banking products for digitization based on market trends and benchmarks.
• Conduct gap analysis to align offerings with global best practices.
• Leverage insights from leading banks and fintechs to drive innovation.
• Develop a customer-centric digitization roadmap for corporate banking products.
• Implement APIs, AI/ML, and automation to enable digital capabilities.
• Provide recommendations for outsourcing vs. insourcing.
• Collaborate with product, technology, operations and compliance teams for delivery.
• Manage third-party vendors for digital initiatives.
• Define KPIs to track success.
• Continuously analyze and optimize digital banking solutions.

Skills

Benchmarking

Digital strategy

APIs

AI/ML

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Business/Economics/Banking/Risk Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

APIs

Automation

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Banking Digitization Expert (3-Month Project)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Our client is looking for a Corporate Banking Digitization Expert for a 3-month project in Riyadh. The expert will lead the transformation of corporate banking products, including Cash Management, Treasury, Cards, Lending, and Trade Finance. The role focuses on setting priorities, benchmarking against global standards, and implementing best-in-class digital solutions to enhance customer experience and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Benchmarking:

• - Identify corporate banking products for digitization based on market trends and benchmarks.
• - Conduct gap analysis to align offerings with global best practices.
• - Leverage insights from leading banks and fintechs to drive innovation.

Digital Roadmap & Execution:

• - Develop a customer-centric digitization roadmapfor corporate banking products.
• - Implement cutting-edge technologies such as APIs, AI/ML, and automation.
• - Provide recommendations for outsourcing vs. insourcing.

Collaboration & Delivery:

• - Work with product, technology, operations, and compliance teams for smooth execution.
• - Manage third-party vendors for digital initiatives.

Measurement & Optimization:

• - Define KPIs to track success.
• - Continuously analyze and optimize digital banking solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Finance, Business, Economics, Banking, or Risk Management (Engineering/Logistics degrees with finance experience may be considered)
• Masters (MBA, MSc Finance/Banking) preferred
• Certifications: CFA, FRM, or CLFP are a plus