Head, Innovation Lab

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Innovation Lab’s strategic roadmap aligned with AHAM’s business goals. Foster a culture of experimentation, agility, and continuous improvement. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to asset management. Oversee the architecture, functionality, and evolution of internal systems Own and define the business logic embedded within these systems to ensure alignment with operational workflows, regulatory requirements, and client needs. Collaborate with IS development team, operations, and business units to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and future-ready. Manage the full product life cycle of internal systems and digital solutions – from ideation, design, and development to go-live and post-launch enhancements Lead cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver high impact solutions Translate business requirements into system capabilities and user experiences. Continuously monitor system performance and user feedback to drive iterative improvements Drive automation, data integration, and digital transformation initiatives. Act as a bridge between business / operations and technology teams, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding. Engage with external partners (i.e., vendors) to co-develop solutions. Define KPIs to measure innovation success and system performance. Manage Innovation Lab resources, budget, and talent. Ensure compliance with internal governance and regulatory standards. Work on various projects, as required. Job Requirements

Bachelor degree and / or professional qualification in any relevant discipline Minimum 10 years of experience in innovation, systems management, or digital transformation, preferably in financial services. Highly motivated self-starter with an ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Highly proficient at project planning, budgeting and oversight Possess good presentation skills and highly cooperative Strategic thinker with strong analytical and technical acumen. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skill. At AHAM Capital, people are its greatest assets. We value diversity and inclusivity. To us, this means bringing together a group of qualified professionals with a varied range of skillset and experiences into a fair and respectful workplace to harness the strengths of cultural and individual differences for the accomplishment of our collective goal. We believe in equal opportunity in employment and treating all individuals with respect and dignity. Our employment decisions are guided by an objective assessment of the candidate, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality and other non-merit factors. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every application. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you within the next 7 days. However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions, we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Get notified about new Head of Innovation jobs in

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