Senior Leader

We are seeking a visionary Payments Technology leader to drive the future of payments at IDFC FIRST Bank. This role is crucial in shaping our payments strategy and leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance our financial services. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking strategist with deep expertise in payments technology and a proven track record of advising senior leadership.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Strategic Vision and Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive payments technology strategy aligned with the bank's overall business objectives.
• Anticipate future trends in payments technology and ensure the bank remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on emerging technologies and market opportunities.

Technology Management:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of payment systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Evaluate and integrate new payment technologies, such as blockchain, digital currencies, and AI-driven solutions, into the bank's existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and operational teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of payment systems (reworded futuristically).

Innovation and Strategy Development:

• Identify and explore new technologies that can enhance the payments offerings and customer experience.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the technology team, encouraging experimentation and adoption of new technologies.
• Drive strategic partnerships with fintech companies, technology providers, and industry groups to advance the bank's payments technology capabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, and technology vendors, to stay informed on industry developments and regulatory changes.
• Communicate the bank's payments technology strategy and vision to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in payments technology, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise: Extensive knowledge of payments technologies, including card systems, digital payments, mobile payments, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategies that drive business growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a forward-thinking approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.
• Experience in managing large-scale technology projects and cross-functional teams.
• Graduation: Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech).
• Post-graduation: Master's degree in engineering.