Job Description
Are you a visionary leader ready to redefine the banking landscape? Alliance Bank is seeking a high-caliber Vice President of Digital Innovation and Design to spearhead our digital transformation agenda. In this pivotal role, you will act as the architect of our future, building long-term franchise differentiation through the strategic accumulation and deployment of cutting-edge digital assets.
You will lead a high-performing team of designers, product strategists, and innovators to create seamless, customer-centric digital experiences that disrupt traditional banking models. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the fintech ecosystem, a passion for user-centered design, and the leadership prowess to drive cultural change across a legacy organization.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the digital trajectory of a major financial institution in Kuala Lumpur, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the digital economy while delivering unparalleled value to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term digital innovation roadmap to ensure market differentiation.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the end-to-end design and delivery of innovative digital banking products and services.
- Foster a culture of experimentation, agility, and human-centric design across the organizational hierarchy.
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, and cloud-native solutions into the banking core.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize customer journeys and increase digital asset adoption rates.
- Oversee the design systems and user experience (UX/UI) strategy to ensure consistency and brand alignment.
- Manage budgets, vendor partnerships, and resource allocation to meet aggressive digital transformation milestones.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, or a related field.
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in digital transformation, product innovation, or design leadership, preferably within the fintech or banking sector.
- Proven track record of launching successful digital products that scaled effectively in a regulated environment.
- Strong proficiency in Design Thinking methodologies and Agile project management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-suite decision-making.
- Experience in managing large, multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments.
- Deep analytical capability to translate complex data into actionable digital strategies.