Head of Enterprise Architecture-KSA

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Enterprise Architecture to define the technology vision in the fintech landscape. The successful candidate will lead the architectural standards and ensure compliance with SAMA regulations while fostering successful API integrations. Candidates should have proven experience in fintech, strong leadership skills, and reside in KSA. This role offers a six-month extendable contract with potential for permanent conversion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture in fintech, remittance, or digital banking.
• Expert in cloud-native architecture and secure financial protocols.
• Strong knowledge of API integrations with banks.
• Hands-on understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in finance.
• Strategic thinking with stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technology stack and architectural standards.
• Oversee API integrations with banking partners.
• Ensure alignment with SAMA technical compliance.
• 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.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud

API Integrations

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Job description

Urgent: Head of Enterprise Architecture

Saudi Arabia (On-site)

6-Month Extendable 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 [e-mail] CC: [e-mail], quoting the job title in the subject line.