Lead Innovations & Business Development

Main Duties:

• Participate in the development, execution and evaluation of long term and digital innovations strategies for the company.
• Lead cross functional teams in prototyping and pilot testing of solutions, managing, supporting and conducting continuous research adhering to best practice, regionally and internationally.
• Manage innovative projects, Develop business cases/plans and conducting Market research
• Establish and maintain revenue generating relationships through active participation in new product launching, or expanding the penetration of existing products within current and new accounts
• Collaborate effectively with internal team to help build products that are uniquely suited to address unmet client business needs, intellectual capital and enhance the suite of software solutions
• Being responsible for overseeing the delivery of platform solutions.
• Plan, identify, develop and execute new products, analytics and value added services revenue opportunities for the Company to ensure the organisation stays abreast with new products and services that can be offered.
• Continuously review payments landscape through recommending, developing, and implementing new and creative approaches to growing Company`s business.
• Responsible for monthly portfolio performance reports, departmental budget and ensuring adherence to set budgets and company policies.
• Lead department and cascading the overall company strategy and objectives to team members
• Develop and adhere to the approved training plan and ensure closure of identified training gaps.
• Provide operational and technical leadership within business development
• Participate in departmental/management meetings, performance reviews and training/developmental activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in IT, Commerce, Business Studies, Engineering or similar
• Corporate membership to a professional body
• Relevant Certification
• Knowledge of Postilion System will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years experience working experience in a banking and/or financial environment preferably in the area of Innovation, business intelligence analysis or similar.
• Appreciation of financial switching/ payments industry
• Knowledge of research and analytics