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Head of Digital Innovation & FinTech (Open Banking)

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Job Description - Head of Digital Innovation & FinTech (Open Banking)

  • Opportunity to build modern platforms and shape fintech ecosystems
  • High-impact digital transformation role with autonomy, ownership


About Our Client

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.

Job Description
  • 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.


The Successful Applicant
  • 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.


What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to lead digital innovation in the financial services industry.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking team driving fintech advancements.


If you are passionate about digital transformation and fintech, and eager to make an impact in the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply.

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Matt Jones

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