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
- 1015 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.
