Senior Digital Banking Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Banking Manager to lead the design, configuration, and deployment of digital banking platforms, including mobile and online channels, for a fast‑growing financial institution in Qatar.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end design, configuration and launch of digital banking platforms, mobile applications and online portals.
• Manage integrations with core banking systems and third‑party FinTech APIs such as account opening, payment gateways and KYC/AML solutions.
• Define technical roadmaps, milestones, risks and delivery plans for digital banking projects.
• Oversee vendor and technology partner relationships, ensuring SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with regional regulators to ensure compliance with data residency, cybersecurity, consumer protection, AML/KYC and other risk controls.
• Drive security assessments, penetration testing, audits and remediation activities.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in digital banking, platform development or technical project management.
• Proven track record of launching or setting up digital/neo‑banking platforms from scratch.
• Strong understanding of core banking APIs, cloud architecture, micro‑services and secure digital onboarding.
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Fluent Arabic (mandatory); English is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field.

Required skills

• FinTech APIs
• Biometrics authentication standards
• Online banking portals
• Core banking systems and integrations
• Digital banking platforms
• KYC/AML solutions
• Vendor management
• Payment gateways
• OAuth
• Cybersecurity
• Penetration testing
• Micro‑services
• Cloud architecture
• Mobile applications