Senior Innovation Leader

The Senior Innovation Leader position is seeking a visionary and hands-on professional to shape the future of financial technology. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining strategic innovation strategies across digital assets, stablecoins, alternative payment rails, and AI-driven payment solutions.
• Providing insights on market evolution, emerging opportunities, and competitive positioning to leadership teams.
• Identifying and prioritizing high-value use cases across payments, digital assets, and AI, building business cases supported by measurable ROI.
• Translating innovation concepts into actionable requirements for product and engineering teams.
• Driving AI adoption across payment innovation areas, including fraud prevention, automation, routing optimization, reconciliation, and forecasting.
• Building and managing strategic partnerships with fintech companies, payment networks, technology providers, and ecosystem partners.
• Representing the organization in external industry discussions and establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborating across product, technology, and commercial teams to ensure innovation initiatives progress from concept through implementation.
• Maintaining a strong focus on measurable business impact, customer value, and long-term strategic growth.

Requirements include:

• Proven experience in payments, fintech, financial services technology, or innovation leadership roles.
• A strong understanding of digital assets, alternative payment rails, AI applications, and B2B payment ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to define technology use cases, develop ROI-driven business cases, and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Experience integrating new payment capabilities into enterprise platforms and complex technology environments.
• Proven ability to build and manage partnerships with external technology providers and industry organizations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate emerging technology trends into practical business opportunities.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, collaborative environments with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options based on role requirements.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Retirement and financial wellness benefits.
• Flexible vacation policies and paid time off programs.
• Employee assistance and well-being programs offering confidential support and resources.
• Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives and donation-matching programs.
• Inclusive workplace communities and employee networks supporting diversity and belonging.
• Access to professional development resources, online learning, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs and opportunities to contribute feedback that shapes workplace culture.