Pcm Strategic Initiatives Manager

jobs.barclays

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fully onsite
Payments innovation
Fintech partnerships
Regulatory engagement
Barclays is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager based in Dubai to spearhead the bank’s transformation efforts in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, focusing on innovative payment capabilities and fintech partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in payments and fintech, demonstrating strong commercial judgment and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the intersection of payments innovation, fintech partnerships, and regulatory engagement, supporting the development of next-generation payment capabilities and digital financial infrastructure across the region.
  • The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, fintech partners, and regulators to launch innovative solutions, support market expansion, and strengthen the bank’s leadership in the evolving payments ecosystem.
  • The role will focus on building strategic partnerships, developing scalable payment and cash management capabilities, and engaging with central banks and regulators on emerging initiatives such as real-time payments, open banking, and digital currencies.

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Barclays is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager based in Dubai to spearhead the bank’s transformation efforts in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, focusing on innovative payment capabilities and fintech partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in payments and fintech, demonstrating strong commercial judgment and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • payments innovation
  • fintech partnerships
  • regulatory engagement
  • strategic partnerships
  • payments infrastructure
  • business acumen

Nice-to-have

  • customer-centric approach
  • data-driven decisions
  • cross-functional leadership
  • risk management
  • continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years in relevant roles
  • Payments or fintech solutions at scale
  • Strong understanding of payments infrastructure
  • Experience developing strategic partnerships
  • Ability to develop business cases
  • Experience engaging with regulators or central banks
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent strategic thinking
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in multi-market environments

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