Job Overview
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – FINTECH VENTURES, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & CORPORATE INNOVATION
📍 Location: Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
🌍 Work Model: Executive Hybrid | International Business Development
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🏢 Business Unit: Corporate Strategy, Innovation & Venture Growth
🌐 Industry: FinTech | Venture Development | Strategic Partnerships | Digital Finance | Innovation Ecosystems
Executive Compensation
BHD 6,100 – BHD 8,900 Monthly
Executive Benefits
- Annual Executive Incentive Bonus
- Housing & Relocation Support
- Family Medical Insurance
- International Business Travel
- Executive Leadership Development
- Venture Capital Networking Opportunities
- Sponsored Global Innovation Events
- Pension Contributions
- Flexible Executive Working Model
- Long-Term Career Progression
Position Summary
A globally ambitious fintech institution is expanding its innovation ecosystem and seeks an experienced Executive Director – Fintech Ventures, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Innovation.
This senior leadership role is responsible for identifying emerging financial technologies, developing high-value strategic alliances, evaluating venture opportunities, establishing innovation partnerships, and accelerating sustainable business growth across regional and international markets.
The successful executive will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term corporate strategy while building relationships with technology providers, financial institutions, innovation hubs, and institutional investors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop enterprise innovation strategy.
- Identify and evaluate fintech venture opportunities.
- Build strategic partnerships with financial institutions and technology providers.
- Lead corporate innovation programmes.
- Establish innovation governance frameworks.
- Oversee market intelligence and competitive analysis.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
- Drive ecosystem collaboration initiatives.
- Manage executive stakeholder engagement.
- Develop commercial partnership models.
- Present strategic growth recommendations to executive leadership.
- Mentor innovation and business development teams.
- Promote organizational agility and innovation excellence.
- Expand regional and international business opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Technology, or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in fintech, banking, venture development, corporate strategy, or innovation management.
- Strong commercial negotiation and partnership management experience.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic transformation initiatives.
- Outstanding executive presence, communication, and analytical skills.
Core Competencies
- Corporate Strategy
- Venture Development
- Innovation Management
- Business Development
- Financial Analysis
- Commercial Partnerships
- Market Intelligence
- Investment Evaluation
- Digital Transformation
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Negotiation
- Financial Technology
- Organizational Growth
- Governance & Risk Management
Application Invitation
Applications are invited from accomplished professionals with significant experience in fintech, digital banking, corporate innovation, venture development, strategic partnerships, or enterprise transformation. Candidates from GCC countries and international markets who possess a proven record of delivering strategic business growth and innovation excellence are encouraged to apply.
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