Senior Program Manager – Fintech Solutions

Who We Are

At BKN301, we build fintech solutions that enable banks, fintechs, and merchants to grow and innovate across emerging markets.

We’re a London-based financial technology group, with offices in Milan (Italy), Doha (Qatar), and San Marino, and an international footprint that’s rapidly expanding.

Our teams bring together different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise across multiple countries and markets. We move fast, think globally, and act as one team — transforming ideas into real, scalable fintech solutions every day.

Why Join Us

Joining BKN301 means becoming part of a fast-growing international fintech, where technology and people evolve together.

Here, every idea counts: you’ll have a tangible impact on strategic initiatives, work alongside experienced professionals across multiple markets, and contribute to projects shaping the future of financial services.

You’ll join us at an exciting stage of growth in Riyadh, helping establish and expand our local presence while contributing to strategic fintech initiatives with long-term impact across the Kingdom.

You’ll join a company that values collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning — giving you the opportunity to grow while helping build innovative solutions in an evolving fintech landscape.

Your Role

As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead the delivery of strategic, cross-functional initiatives in Saudi Arabia with significant business and technological impact.

You will coordinate stakeholders across business, product, technology, compliance, and external partners, ensuring complex programs are delivered successfully while supporting organizational growth and transformation.

Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will drive decision-making, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure alignment between strategic objectives and execution.

A few examples of your 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 to provide visibility and control.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, priorities, and delivery challenges across multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, technology teams, compliance functions, and external partners to ensure successful outcomes.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Delivery, or similar leadership roles within fintech, banking, financial services, or consulting environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in Arabic and professional proficiency in English are required.
• Strong experience managing large-scale, cross-functional technology programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of software delivery processes, including backlog preparation, sprint planning, grooming, and coordination between Product, Engineering, and QA.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into structured product requirements, user stories, and actionable development deliverables.
• Good knowledge of API-based products, integrations, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and modern delivery management practices.
• Ability to work with high-level architecture and technical constraints to align product scope with implementation feasibility.
• Understanding of regulated financial services environments and fintech ecosystems.

Experience in One or More of the Following Areas Is Highly Valued

• 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 That Make a Difference

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills across technical and business teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to navigate complexity, remove blockers, and drive progress across multiple teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.

What We Offer

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation.
• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing and growing BKN301’s presence in Riyadh.
• You’ll be among the first members of our Riyadh team, helping shape local delivery capabilities and support our long-term growth in the market.
• The role will initially be remote, with a planned transition to a hybrid working model as our Riyadh operations continue to grow.
• Dynamic and international environment, built on trust, collaboration, and ownership.
• Real impact on strategic fintech transformation projects.
• Exposure to innovative financial technologies and emerging markets.
• Continuous growth and learning opportunities within a fast-evolving and international group.

Our Culture

At BKN301, we believe innovation thrives when different perspectives meet.

Working across multiple countries and markets, we value collaboration, mutual respect, and the unique contributions that help us build stronger teams and better products.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a fair and inclusive environment for all.