Head of Digital Innovation & FinTech

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the financial services industry, based in the Sultanate of Oman. The company is well-established and recognised for its forward-thinking approach to delivering innovative solutions.

• Define and deliver the digital banking vision, roadmap, and multi‑year transformation strategy.
• Lead API and open‑banking initiatives, including API gateway design, secure data exchange, and fintech ecosystem integrations.
• Build and lead teams across Digital Channels and Fintech Integration, ensuring strong governance and quality execution.
• Develop monetisation strategies around APIs and digital financial services.
• Oversee platform modernisation, cloud adoption, microservices, and resilient system architecture.
• Ensure regulatory, cybersecurity, and compliance alignment across all digital initiatives.
• Manage partnerships with fintechs, vendors, and technology providers to accelerate innovation.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to ensure integrated digital delivery.
• Monitor performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement across platforms and teams.

• 10+ years' experience in digital banking, fintech, or digital transformation, including 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven success in delivering digital banking platforms (mobile, internet, onboarding) and ecosystem integrations.
• Strong technical capability in APIs, integration, security, open banking, and core banking connectivity.
• Experience with cloud platforms, microservices, and modern digital architecture.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on technical design levels.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, vendor collaboration, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., cybersecurity, AML/KYC, open banking mandates).
• Track record in developing fintech partnerships and driving API monetisation opportunities.