Head of New Markets Strategy and Payment Innovation

First Abu Dhabi Bank
AE - Abu Dhabi
January 17, 2025

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of New Markets and Payment Innovation to join our Consumer Banking Group (CBG) in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates. This key leadership role will drive our expansion into new markets and spearhead innovative payment solutions to enhance our competitive edge in the rapidly evolving financial services landscape.
Strategy development and communication
Formulate the discreet business opportunities to enter new markets or drive future innovation.
Deliver key prioritized strategies to ensure alignment with the overall Consumer Banking strategy.
Provide global market macro and consumer insights to continually challenge & refine the strategies.
Communicate strategy to external and internal stakeholders. Influence key partners senior executives.
Support Head of Businesses with adhoc strategy communications and exco engagement
Deliver best in class strategic papers include business case and go to market approach CVP development.
Strategy implementation and business performance
Take the signed off and endorsed strategy and deliver the proposal to market with a clear delivery plan.
Programs manage the delivery of strategy across markets and innovation pillars with the various business lines.
Ensure the delivery of agreed CVPs Tech Governance end to end go to market transitioning to BAU teams
Track the key milestones and commitments across agreed strategic initiatives internal and external
Deliver key business objectives across performance KPIs aligned with endorsed strategies
Leverage key partnerships to drive payments innovation.
Define the payments innovation longterm strategy and vision
Expand the breath of payments innovation that FAB Consumer Bank uses link to broader CBG strategy
Link to key strategic partners in payments and innovation to drive both Home and Non Home markets outcomes
Coordinate across marketing product digital distribution technology and analytics to deliver payment innovation.
Be across and drive emerging global consumer trends and tech drivers to delivery key outcomes
Leadership and people management
Effectively lead the function with an ability to manage & influence across FAB overall and external partners.
Ensure ongoing learning and development within the team through both formal training and coaching
Act as a role model and drive adherence to organisational values to help create a value driven culture within FAB
Maintain high levels of engagement and employee satisfaction within the team
Have a bias to delivery and drive a culture of curiosity ensuring emerging trends are driving the team forward

Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Business Finance or a related field; Masters degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the banking or financial services industry with a focus on market development and payment innovation
Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing strategies for new market entry
Extensive knowledge of payment systems technologies and emerging trends in financial services
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring highperforming teams
Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities with a datadriven approach to decisionmaking
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and manage complex projects from conception to implementation
Indepth understanding of regulatory environments in the UAE and international financial markets
Proficiency in financial analysis and business case development
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions
Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic or other regional languages is a plus

Remote Work :
No

Employment Type :
Fulltime

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