Job Overview
CHIEF FINTECH INNOVATION OFFICER
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Model
Executive Hybrid | GCC Regional Leadership | International Travel
Employment Type
Permanent | Full-Time
Industry
Financial Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Digital Banking | Payments | Financial Infrastructure | Enterprise Innovation
Transform the Financial Landscape of Tomorrow
An internationally expanding financial technology organization is seeking a transformational Chief Fintech Innovation Officer to lead enterprise-wide digital innovation, commercial strategy, and technology modernization across one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing financial ecosystems.
This is more than an executive appointment—it is an opportunity to define the next generation of intelligent financial services by integrating AI, automation, cloud technologies, advanced payment architecture, and data-driven innovation into enterprise-scale fintech operations.
You will collaborate with executive leadership, regulators, technology specialists, institutional partners, and global innovation networks to develop future-ready financial ecosystems capable of serving millions of customers across multiple jurisdictions.
Executive Responsibilities
Enterprise Strategy
- Develop long-term fintech innovation roadmaps.
- Drive enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Identify emerging market opportunities.
- Lead international expansion strategies.
- Build sustainable innovation frameworks.
Technology Leadership
- Oversee AI-powered financial solutions.
- Direct cloud transformation programs.
- Modernize enterprise payment infrastructure.
- Supervise API ecosystem development.
- Accelerate automation initiatives.
Business Growth
- Establish strategic fintech partnerships.
- Lead investment evaluation projects.
- Develop scalable commercial models.
- Enhance digital customer engagement.
- Strengthen revenue diversification initiatives.
Governance
- Ensure enterprise technology governance.
- Oversee financial regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen cybersecurity oversight.
- Improve operational resilience.
- Maintain executive risk management standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Information Technology.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- Executive experience within fintech, banking, or digital financial services.
- Deep understanding of enterprise financial technologies.
- Outstanding executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Executive Benefits
- Highly competitive tax-free executive salary
- Executive annual performance incentives
- Premium family healthcare
- Luxury housing allowance
- International relocation support
- Annual executive travel package
- Leadership development sponsorship
- Long-term executive incentive program
- Flexible executive working environment
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the fintech and FX industry!
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