Logo design needed

Description

I seek a skilled graphic designer to craft a symbolic logo and begin conceptualizing the visual brand identity for an emerging financial technology startup. Our company is developing a buy now, pay later mobile application targeting consumers and merchants across the Middle East, with our initial focus on the promising digital markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
An intuitive, minimalist logo featuring a distinctive icon or symbol best represents our vision, as it allows for flexibility across diverse cultural and language contexts. Blue tones should underpin the color palette to align with perceptions of reliability within the finance sector. Beyond the logo alone, the successful applicant will collaborate on synthesizing branding design efforts that establish our innovative brand voice for a new generation of digital payment solutions.
Careful attention to intuitive usability and cultural nuances will be paramount, as the logo and associated visual language must appeal to a range of users throughout the region. Creativity and visual problem-solving abilities and experience working with startups are preferable. Kindly provide examples of your previous logo and identity work for early-stage companies, along with your proposed strategy and timeframe to develop a cohesive brand foundation. I look forward to reviewing your qualifications and portfolio to find the ideal design partner for this exciting project.