Riyadh: “Fintech Saudi” initiative concluded the largest financial technology recruitment fair in the region, which was held in Riyadh from 6 to 07 March, with the participation of more than 50 financial technology companies, banks, and entities operating within the financial technology system, and showcased more than 600 job opportunities in this field.

Through this fair, the “Saudi Fintech” aimed to support the growth of the financial technology sector in the Kingdom by qualifying and empowering promising national Human Resources by providing an opportunity for fresh graduates and those with competencies and experience seeking work to meet the leading institutions in the field of financial technology and compete for job opportunities.

The event saw a qualitative turnout of young Saudi men and women who were keen to attend during the past two days, as the number of attendees exceeded more than 8,000 people, who revised jobs offered by the participating companies, including the Saudi Central Bank “SAMA”, the Saudi Payments Company, and many technology companies as well as many other Finance and banking entities.

“Fintech Saudi” is an initiative launched by the Saudi Central Bank in cooperation with the Capital Market Authority under the umbrella of the Financial Sector Development Program to support the process of developing the financial technology sector “Fintech” in Saudi Arabia and transforming it into a destination for innovation in the financial technology sector characterized by a thriving and responsible system.

It also seeks to support the development of the infrastructure necessary for the growth of the financial technology sector, build the capabilities and talent required by financial technology companies, and support financial technology entrepreneurs at every stage of their development.