Pcm Strategic Initiatives Manager

Barclays

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on role requirements).
Payments innovation
Fintech partnerships
Regulatory engagement
Barclays is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager in Dubai to lead their transformation efforts in payments and fintech across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payment solutions, fintech partnerships, and regulatory engagement, with a strong focus on innovation and strategic development

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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Barclays is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager in Dubai to lead their transformation efforts in payments and fintech across the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payment solutions, fintech partnerships, and regulatory engagement, with a strong focus on innovation and strategic development.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • payments innovation
  • fintech partnerships
  • regulatory engagement
  • strategic partnerships
  • payments infrastructure
  • stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • emerging payment technologies
  • cross-border payments
  • digital channel technologies
  • additional language skills

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years in payments, fintech, product management, or financial services
  • Track record delivering payments or fintech solutions at scale
  • Experience developing strategic partnerships
  • Experience engaging with regulators or central banks
  • Fluency in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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