Head of Digital Innovation & FinTech (Open Banking)

This role leads the strategic direction, design, and delivery of next-generation digital banking platforms, fintech integrations, and open-banking ecosystems. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will guide two specialised teams across digital channels and fintech integration to deliver customer-centric, compliant, and future-ready digital solutions. Large organisation in the financial services industry, based in the Sultanate of Oman. 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.