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Senior Program Manager – Fintech Solutions
BKN301
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
3 weeks ago
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About the Role
BKN301 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic fintech initiatives in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage program risks, and ensure delivery of digital onboarding, payments, and wallet solutions.
Key Skills for This Role
Program ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementJiraConfluenceProduct Requirement Documents
Responsibilities
- Lead complex fintech programs, defining roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and measurable business outcomes
- Coordinate cross functional teams, third party vendors, and ecosystem partners to ensure successful program execution
- Drive delivery across digital onboarding, payments, wallet solutions, compliance, and other financial services capabilities
- Translate business objectives into Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and implementation plans
- Build and maintain governance frameworks, reporting structures, and executive level updates
- Manage program risks, dependencies, priorities, and delivery challenges across multiple stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with business leaders, technology teams, compliance functions, and external partners
- Define and monitor KPIs, using data driven insights to support decision making and continuous improvement
- Ensure solutions remain aligned with business objectives, customer needs, regulatory expectations, and technical feasibility
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Delivery, or similar leadership roles within fintech, banking, financial services, or consulting
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or related field
- Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English
- Strong experience managing large scale, cross functional technology programs
- Solid understanding of software delivery processes (backlog preparation, sprint planning, grooming)
- Ability to translate business needs into structured product requirements and user stories
- Good knowledge of API based products, integrations, and technical documentation
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Understanding of regulated financial services environments and fintech ecosystems
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus
- Experience within Saudi Arabia or GCC financial services ecosystems is a plus
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Who We Are
- BKN301 is a London based financial technology group with offices in Milan, Doha, and San Marino, expanding rapidly.
- We build fintech solutions for banks, fintechs, and merchants in emerging markets.
Why Join Us
- Join a fast growing international fintech with tangible impact on strategic initiatives.
- Help establish and expand local presence in Riyadh while contributing to strategic fintech initiatives.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and continuous learning environment.
Your Role
- Lead complex fintech programs, defining roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and measurable business outcomes.
- Coordinate cross functional teams, third party vendors, and ecosystem partners.
- Drive delivery across digital onboarding, payments, wallet solutions, compliance, and other financial services capabilities.
- Translate business objectives into PRDs, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and implementation plans.
- Build and maintain governance frameworks, reporting structures, and executive level updates.
- Manage program risks, dependencies, priorities, and delivery challenges.
- Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, compliance functions, and external partners.
- Define and monitor KPIs using data driven insights.
- Ensure solutions align with business objectives, customer needs, regulatory expectations, and technical feasibility.
Essential Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Delivery, or similar leadership roles within fintech, banking, financial services, or consulting.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
- Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English.
- Strong experience managing large scale, cross functional technology programs.
- Solid understanding of software delivery processes (backlog preparation, sprint planning, grooming).
- Strong ability to translate business needs into structured product requirements and user stories.
- Good knowledge of API based products, integrations, and technical documentation.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and modern delivery management practices.
- Understanding of regulated financial services environments and fintech ecosystems.
Highly Valued Experience
- Digital onboarding and authentication.
- Wallet management and digital financial services.
- KYC, AML, and fraud prevention.
- Payments and transaction processing.
- Smart contracts and blockchain enabled solutions.
- Trading and settlement workflows.
- Custody and wallet security.
- External platform and exchange integrations.
- Regulatory reporting and auditability.
Nice to Have
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Experience within Saudi Arabia or GCC financial services ecosystems.
- Exposure to digital assets, blockchain technologies, or emerging financial products.
- Previous experience engaging with regulators, financial institutions, or highly regulated industries.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally in fast paced environments.
- High sense of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem solving.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to navigate complexity, remove blockers, and drive progress.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and drive for continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Fully remote role.
- Competitive, market aligned compensation.
- Opportunity to play a key role in establishing BKN301's presence in Riyadh.
- Initially remote, with planned transition to hybrid as Riyadh operations grow.
- Dynamic and international environment.
- Real impact on strategic fintech transformation projects.
- Exposure to innovative financial technologies and emerging markets.
- Continuous growth and learning opportunities.
Our Culture
- We value collaboration, mutual respect, and unique contributions.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive environment.
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