Qureos Mentor

Allied Bank Limited

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 Ability to lead and manage digital innovation projects with a focus on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
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 Proficient in planning, executing, and delivering cross-functional initiatives using project management methodologies.
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 Understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, APIs, blockchain, cloud computing, and their relevance to banking operations.
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 Familiarity with SBP regulatory requirements and compliance in digital financial services.
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 Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills across departments and external vendors.
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 Capable of conducting research and preparing feasibility studies, business cases, and pilot project evaluations.
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 Proven experience in managing innovation programs, research initiatives, or cross-functional digital projects.
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 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Develop and lead a structured research and innovation framework aligned with the bank&rsquo;s digital and strategic vision.
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 Conduct trend analysis, customer research, competitor benchmarking, and emerging technology assessments to identify innovation opportunities.
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 Establish and manage an innovation pipeline focused on digital banking, customer experience, operational efficiency, and new revenue models.
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business Teams) to co-create and pilot innovative solutions.
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 Drive initiatives like innovation labs, design sprints, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and rapid prototyping to validate new ideas.
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 Engage with external innovation ecosystems including FinTech&rsquo;s, startups, academia, technology partners, and accelerators.
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 Prepare strategic whitepapers, research reports, and innovation recommendations for senior management.
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 Monitor and measure success metrics for innovation projects and ensure effective knowledge management.
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 Maintain strong awareness of global banking innovations, regulatory shifts, and digital disruptions.
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 Qualification:
 
 Preferably a Master&rsquo;s degree or an equivalent professional qualification from a reputable university. A certification in Project Management or Business Analysis will be considered a plus.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 Preferably 5 to 7 years&rsquo; of experience in Digital Banking, Transformation or Innovation Roles with Banking or FinTech organizations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Lahore
 
 
 
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Unit Head Research & Innovation-Digital Banking Group

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Unit Head Research & Innovation-Digital Banking Group