Job Overview
Chief Innovation Officer – Digital Finance & Intelligent Banking
📍 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Executive Hybrid | GCC Regional Headquarters)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🎖 Position Level: C-Suite Executive
🌍 Industry: FinTech | Artificial Intelligence | Digital Banking | Payments | Financial Infrastructure | Enterprise Technology
Become the Architect of the Gulf’s Next Financial Revolution
An internationally recognized financial technology enterprise is seeking a visionary Chief Innovation Officer – Digital Finance & Intelligent Banking to champion the design and execution of transformational financial technologies across the GCC.
This executive opportunity is designed for an industry pioneer capable of orchestrating enterprise innovation, accelerating digital banking modernization, and creating intelligent financial ecosystems that redefine customer experience, operational excellence, and commercial growth.
As a key member of the Executive Committee, you will influence long-term corporate strategy, oversee multimillion-dollar digital transformation initiatives, and collaborate with international regulators, institutional investors, banking executives, and technology innovators.
Your Executive Mission
Lead the organization’s innovation agenda by transforming financial services through advanced technologies, scalable digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and customer-centric financial solutions that set new industry benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation Leadership
- Define enterprise innovation strategy.
- Lead digital banking modernization initiatives.
- Drive AI adoption across financial operations.
- Establish innovation governance frameworks.
- Build next-generation financial platforms.
Business Transformation
- Develop enterprise digital roadmaps.
- Improve operational efficiency through automation.
- Lead cross-functional transformation programmes.
- Strengthen digital customer engagement.
- Support international market expansion.
Executive Collaboration
- Advise the Board on innovation strategy.
- Build strategic alliances with financial institutions.
- Represent the organization at global fintech events.
- Mentor executive leadership teams.
- Promote an innovation-first organizational culture.
Technology Governance
- Oversee enterprise architecture.
- Support cybersecurity strategy.
- Strengthen cloud adoption initiatives.
- Enhance data governance capabilities.
- Ensure technology investment optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- MBA or Master’s Degree preferred.
- 15+ years of leadership experience within fintech, digital banking, consulting, or financial services.
- Proven record leading enterprise transformation programmes.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Expertise
Artificial Intelligence • Open Banking • Embedded Finance • Cloud Computing • API Management • Financial Analytics • Digital Identity • Enterprise Architecture • Intelligent Automation • Cybersecurity • Product Innovation • Digital Payments
Executive Benefits
- Executive Tax-Free Salary
- Annual Leadership Bonus
- Executive Housing Allowance
- Family Medical Insurance
- Annual International Airfare
- Long-Term Incentive Plan
- Executive Retirement Programme
- Flexible Hybrid Working
- Global Executive Education
- Professional Membership Sponsorship
- Comprehensive Wellness Programmes
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