178 Banking jobs in Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Proven software development experience and IOs skills development
• Proven working experience in IOs app development, and
• Have published at least one original IOs app
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools such as Instruments, Shark, etc.
• Extensive experience with TDD (Test Driven Development) practices and authoring automated unit and integration test suites
• Proficient with Swift and Cocoa Touch
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Solid understanding of modern security practices

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology and Engineering

• Banking and IT Services and IT Consulting

Role Summary

Own L2-level operations for Exchange, Email Signature within a highly regulated banking estate, ensuring availability, performance, security, audit readiness, and rapid recovery as per RTO/RPO.

• Provide L2-level support for Exchange, Email Signature in a mission-critical banking environment.
• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, SWIFT, and local banking regulator requirements.
• Operate under ITIL processes (Incident/Change/Problem/Knowledge).
• Maintain high availability, performance, and security; participate in DR/BCP drills.
• Design/architect, capacity plan, and optimize Exchange, Email Signature for large-scale banking workloads.
• Lead major incidents/war rooms; guide L1/L2; produce post-incident reports for auditors.
• Define standards, golden configurations, and automation (scripts/Infra-as-Code) to reduce toil.
• Roadmap planning, version upgrades, performance baselining, and DR strategy ownership.

• ITIL Foundation

• 5+ years in architecture, performance engineering, and major incident leadership.

• Clear communication with operations, security, audit, and business stakeholders.
• Evidence-driven troubleshooting; strong documentation and runbook hygiene.
• Ownership mindset with 24x7 support readiness and on-call rotation participation.

• We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries and 219,000 employees.
• Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented.
• Opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe.
• Virtual-first work environment with good work-life integration and flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits for all employees.
• Certified great place to work and top employer in 17 countries.

Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator Specialist to join

our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation,

maintenance, and security of our organization's databases. This role requires a strong

understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, along with the ability

to troubleshoot and optimize database performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement database systems based on user requirements and performance considerations.
• Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans.
• Ensure data integrity and security by implementing and enforcing database policies.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of databases, including query optimization and indexing strategies.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including data purging, index rebuilding, and performance tuning.
• o Manage database storage, including disk space and memory allocation.

• Security Management:

• Implement and maintain database security, including user permissions and roles.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits and respond to security incidents.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provide support to development teams for database-related queries and performance issues.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to integrate databases with other systems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Generate reports and provide insights based on database data.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and industry trends.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Banking

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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia SAR12,000.00-SAR17,000.00 1 month ago

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You will work at McKinsey & Company, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Panorama Financial Institutions Insights and Consulting (PFIC) team. PFIC is one of the largest knowledge capabilities and insights teams globally and is part of the Banking & Insurance practice, with 250+ members across 25+ locations, focusing on financial services domains, e.g., retail banking, corporate and investment banking, FIG PE, Asset Management, Fintech, Payments, and Insurance.

There is flexibility to hire at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level, depending on candidate’s experience.

Your impact within our firm

Typically, the primary job responsibilities fall into these categories:

1. Staffing on client engagements as a knowledge professional either remotely or at client site to solve FIG client’s business problems;
2. Analyzing and synthesizing information on financial service companies as well as the industry;
3. Developing expertise over time in a particular FIG industry sub-topic or function;
4. Developing knowledge innovation and proprietary FIG assets;
5. Collaborating with the global client capability network to deliver knowledge and share best practices.

Your qualifications and skills

1. PG/MBA in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, or economics;
2. Work experience of 2+ years in consulting firms, PE or Equity research; Fintech; digital transformation knowledge or experience will be an added advantage;
3. Strong understanding of financial statements and general business concepts;
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English and Arabic);
5. Superior problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills;
6. Professional attitude and service orientation;
7. Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
8. Willing to work in a demanding and result-oriented team environment;
9. Candidates for this role should be entrepreneurial and self-starters who enjoy the challenges and rewards of research work in a dynamic and changing environment.

You will work at McKinsey & Company, Saudi Arabia as part of the Panorama Financial Institutions Insights and consulting (PFIC) team. PFIC is one of the largest knowledge capabilities and Insights teams globally and part of the Banking & Insurance practice, with 250+ members across 25+ locations, focusing across financial services domains, e.g., retail banking, corporate and investment banking, FIG PE, Asset Management, Fintech, Payments, and Insurance.

There is flexibility to hire at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level, depending on the candidate’s experience.

Typically, the primary job responsibilities fall into these categories:

1. Staffing on client engagements as a knowledge professional either remotely or at client site to solve FIG client’s business problems;
2. Analyzing and synthesizing information on financial service companies as well as the industry;
3. Developing expertise over time in a particular FIG industry sub-topic or function;
4. Developing knowledge innovation and proprietary FIG assets;
5. Collaborating with the global client capability network to deliver knowledge and share best practices.

You will be expected to possess and build a good understanding of industry trends/issues. You will work directly with fellow colleagues, consultants, and clients on analysis that requires in-depth market and domain understanding, financial modeling, and client-ready presentation material. Sr. analyst or Analyst designation for the right candidate would depend on relevant prior experience, skillset, and qualifications.

• PG/MBA in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, or economics;
• Work experience of 2+ years in consulting firms, PE, or Equity research; Fintech; digital transformation knowledge or experience will be an added advantage;
• Strong understanding of financial statements and general business concepts;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English and Arabic);
• Superior problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills;
• Professional attitude and service orientation;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• Willing to work in a demanding and result-oriented team environment;
• Candidates for this role should be entrepreneurial and self-starters who enjoy the challenges and rewards of research work in a dynamic and changing environment.

There is flexibility to hire at the Senior Analyst level, depending on the candidate’s experience.

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer .

Job Description

Our banking relationships determine the quality of our product and a large part of its economics. And our relationships with regulators, governments and payment systems are crucial too. So, we’re on the hunt for an executor with a brilliant mind and strong communication skills to expand our product offering in Saudi Arabia.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity, allowing millions more potential customers to save money by using our services. You will have full responsibility for overseeing our local operations, defining our market expansion strategy and executing on it, and represent Wise in the market.

What will you be doing?

Working with the Product teams (Product Managers, Analysts and Engineers), you will help define the opportunities for our products in Saudi Arabia and in other markets in the Gulf, and will help build better products and experiences for our customers. You will collaborate across teams and inspire others so that we deliver the best solution. Your contribution will mainly be from the payments infrastructure, regulatory and operational banking partnerships point of view.

Your mission:

To own and expand Wise’s regulatory presence in the region.

• Identify the most appropriate way to grow Wise in Saudi Arabia, and in other countries in the region. You will manage the entire licensing process for Wise’s entry into Saudi Arabia and will: understand the regulations, prepare, coordinate and submit the application, and get the regulatory buy-in as well as support the fulfillment of any other local requirements for the licence applications.

• Identify opportunities to offer the best product in the market taking advantage of our existing and future authorizations.

• Understand existing and new regulations and figure out the best ways our product can comply with them. You will translate regulatory requirements into product implementations together with our Compliance teams. You will be one of the product team’s go-to people for regulatory knowledge. We see regulation as an opportunity!

Contribute to defining the opportunities and direction for our products in Saudi Arabia. Collaborate across teams and inspire others so that we deliver the best solution.

• Work closely with product teams (Product Managers and Product Engineers) to develop our vision and build better products and experiences for our customers. Your contribution will mainly be from the payments infrastructure, regulatory and operational banking partnerships point of view.

• Work with our global teams (Product, Finance, Treasury, etc.) to ensure our customers and products are at the centre of our mission.

To build new relationships with relevant financial institutions:

• Open new relationships with relevant financial institutions (i.e. banks, payment processors, cards issuers, processors, etc.). You will manage the process end-to-end: find the right potential partners, pitch Wise as a client, negotiate the commercial agreements and contracts, complete account opening forms, explain our compliance processes, pass due diligence, and do anything else needed to be ready for development.

Take ownership of improving existing relationships with transactional banking partners and other financial institutions. You will:

• Lead commercial and relationship discussions with partners and monitor our economics to ensure we offer the most sustainable and competitive service in the market.

• Create new opportunities within existing relationships with financial institutions in Saudi Arabia and in the Gulf to ensure we continuously improve our product (i.e. increase speed, reduce costs, add more visibility to our transactions, etc.).

Qualifications

• Able to independently negotiate the most ideal terms with a clear product vision and understanding in mind and you can figure out the ideal operational and commercial process with every new partner.

• Excellent at managing financial regulatory relationships, constantly creating opportunities to improve them.

• Able to get stuff done. Not afraid to get hands dirty to deliver what is needed - we’re a fast growing company and you will need an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive.

• Deep understanding of how financial, payments and FX regulators work and the different decision makers that need to be taken into account to make things happen.

• Understand financial, payments and FX regulation in a changing regulatory environment and have an interest in AML/KYC and risk controls.

• Familiar with different financial licensing frameworks and requirements in Saudi Arabia, including payments institutions, FX brokers, and securities brokers.

• Familiar with how corporate banks and financial institutions work and their decision makers. You’re excellent at managing those relationships and are constantly creating opportunities to improve them.

• You are fluent in Arabic and English.

• Happy to work independently and flexibly within a fast-moving environment.

• Passionate about transforming the financial industry for good.

• In line with local regulatory requirements for this specific role, any candidate must be a Saudi national.

It would be ideal, but not essential if you:

• Have strong relationships and experience with regulators in Saudi Arabia, especially SAMA.

• Understand financial regulation in the broader Gulf region, or have experience working with financial regulators.

• Have experience in obtaining licenses in the Gulf.

• Understands payments infrastructure in the region and is well-versed in the nuances of the FX market in the Gulf.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs .

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About the Role

Number of Positions: 4

Role Summary: Own L3-level operations for Storage (SAN, NAS, ECS) within a highly regulated banking estate, ensuring availability, performance, security, audit readiness, and rapid recovery as per RTO/RPO.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, SWIFT, and local banking regulator requirements.
• Operate under ITIL processes (Incident/Change/Problem/Knowledge).
• Maintain high availability, performance, and security; participate in DR/BCP drills.
• Design/architect, capacity plan, and optimize Storage (SAN, NAS, ECS) for large-scale banking workloads.
• Lead major incidents/war rooms; guide L1/L2; produce post-incident reports for auditors.
• Define standards, golden configurations, and automation (scripts/Infra-as-Code) to reduce toil.
• Roadmap planning, version upgrades, performance baselining, and DR strategy ownership.

Required Tools & Technologies

• Dell EMC Unisphere/PowerStore/Powermax, NetApp ONTAP/System Manager, HPE 3PAR/Primera SSMC
• SAN switch tools: Brocade Network Advisor, Cisco DCNM
• Dell/EMC, NetApp, HPE storage certifications (associate/professional)
• Brocade/Cisco SAN certs; AWS S3/Object Storage fundamentals (nice-to-have)
• ITIL Foundation

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years in architecture, performance engineering, and major incident leadership.

Soft Skills & Banking Behaviors

• Clear communication with operations, security, audit, and business stakeholders.
• Evidence-driven troubleshooting; strong documentation and runbook hygiene.
• Ownership mindset with 24x7 support readiness and on-call rotation participation.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary: As a Product Owner - Corporate Banking, you will be responsible for defining and driving the digital strategy and roadmap for corporate banking products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, technology, compliance, and operations to deliver best-in-class digital solutions tailored to corporate and institutional clients. Your focus will be on enhancing customer experience, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring product-market fit aligned with regulatory and strategic goals.

• Define and manage the product roadmap for corporate banking digital channels (e.g., cash management, trade finance, payments, liquidity solutions).
• Gather and prioritize business and customer requirements through market analysis, client feedback, and stakeholder engagement.
• Translate high-level product vision into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Work with Agile teams to deliver product features in sprints, acting as the voice of the customer and business.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Legal to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and measure product performance using KPIs and client feedback; iterate accordingly.
• Stay updated with banking technology trends and regulatory changes impacting corporate banking.
• Champion a data-driven approach to product development and decision-making.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in corporate banking, digital banking, or financial services.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of corporate banking products and services (e.g., treasury, cash management, trade finance).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of banking regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, PSD2, SWIFT standards) is an advantage.
• Certifications like CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) or SAFe Product Owner are a plus.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Job Purpose: We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Business Analyst to support the design, implementation, and enhancement of banking products and services. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, technology teams, and business units to gather requirements, define solutions, and ensure successful delivery of digital and core banking initiatives.

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from internal stakeholders and translate them into functional specifications.
• Act as a liaison between business units and IT teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Conduct gap analysis, process mapping, and impact assessments for new initiatives or changes in banking systems.
• Develop BRDs (Business Requirements Documents), FSDs (Functional Specification Documents), and user stories.
• Support project lifecycle activities including UAT planning, test case development, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and QA teams in Agile or Waterfall environments.
• Assist in the implementation of digital banking platforms (e.g., mobile apps, internet banking), core banking systems, or regulatory compliance solutions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide post-implementation support and analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of banking products and operations (e.g., retail banking, loans, payments, compliance).
• Hands-on experience with requirement gathering techniques, documentation standards, and business process modeling.
• Familiarity with core banking systems (e.g., Temenos, Flexcube, Finacle) or digital banking platforms.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., KYC, AML, Basel, etc.) is a plus.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia