Lead - Emerging Technologies & Innovation

Responsibilities :-

Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the bank’s emerging technology strategy aligned with enterprise architecture and transformation roadmap
• Establish operating models, prioritisation frameworks, and portfolio governance
• Ensure regulatory compliance, data security, and technical quality standards

Research & Experimentation

• Scan cutting-edge technologies and industry trends to accelerate architecture modernisation
• Lead PoCs across blockchain/digital assets, quantum, and digital trust
• Manage sandboxes and oversee end-to-end pilot delivery with internal and external partners

Scaling & Integration

• Demonstrate feasibility of PoCs and secure funding for pilots
• Scale proven pilots into enterprise-ready solutions across markets
• Define technical standards and APIs for seamless system integration

Industry Engagement

• Collaborate with innovators, academia, and ecosystem partners
• Represent the bank at industry forums and brief senior management on insights

Talent Development

• Build and grow a pool of emerging technology architects and engineers
• Drive learning and development programmes to strengthen internal capabilities

Requirements :-

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, relevant certifications in emerging technologies is an advantage
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, or enterprise innovation within Financial Services or FinTech with hands-on experience leading system integration and building cohesive technology ecosystems
• Solid engineering background with deep expertise in one or more emerging technologies, such as: Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)/ Public/private blockchain platforms (e.g. R3 Corda) / Quantum technologies or related advanced domains
• A strong blend of architect, technologist, and engineer, with proven ability to move emerging technologies from proof-of-concept to enterprise-grade deployment
• Demonstrated ability to design, validate, and integrate complex technical solutions aligned to business requirements
• Strong working knowledge of Agile principles and methodologies, supporting iterative development and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, demonstrated through successful project leadership or stakeholder management roles
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrated through roles such as team lead, project manager or similar positions with experience engaging senior stakeholders, regulators and external partners
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills through successful project outcomes or risk mitigation strategies
• Track record of strong sense of ownership, accountability, and execution discipline evidenced by successful project completion

Only short listed candidate will be notified.