Product Compliance & NPAP

About Us:

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP:

At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

About The Role:

We are looking to hire a product-governance leader to strengthen compliance across Network International’s product portfolio and drive the New Product Approval Process (NPAP) from submission through closure. You will translate card-scheme mandates into clear product requirements, lead cross-functional governance, unblock complex approval matters and advance automation and AI-enabled ways of working. The role sits at the intersection of Product, Technology, Risk, Operations, Finance and the card schemes, requiring sound judgement, organizational authority and the ability to turn regulatory and scheme obligations into practical delivery priorities.

Key Requirements:

- A relevant degree in Business, Finance, Risk, Law, Technology or a related discipline; professional credentials in payments, risk, compliance, governance or product management would be advantageous.
- Substantial experience in product governance, product compliance, scheme compliance, risk, payments product management or a closely related role within payments, fintech, banking or financial services.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting card-scheme mandates, regulatory obligations or enterprise control requirements and converting them into actionable product or technology requirements.
- Proven leadership of cross-functional governance involving Product, Technology, Risk, Operations, Finance and senior decision-makers.
- Experience chairing Steering Committees, approval forums or equivalent governance bodies and driving complex issues through to decision and closure.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycles, prioritization, change delivery, operational readiness, risk acceptance and approval controls.
- Ability to manage detailed trackers, actions, dependencies and executive reporting without losing sight of customer and commercial impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to simplify complex obligations and frame clear decisions for senior stakeholders.

Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.