Job Description
JOB OBJECTIVE
To transform the Bank into a market leading digital financial services provider, driving digital transformation and innovation across the organization. The CDO will lead the development and execution of digital strategies to enhance customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and strengthen the organization's competitive position in the financial industry
ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivery and Execution of Digital Strategy:
- Conduct a thorough business analysis to understand the current digital landscape, identify opportunities, and craft a data-driven digital strategy that aligns with the company's long-term business objectives.o Ensure that digital projects and initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting predefined timelines and quality standards.
- o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, identify opportunities, and address challenges in the digital space.
Digital Profitability:
- Develop and implement strategies to drive digital revenue growth, optimize costs, and improve profitability.
- Analyze and evaluate digital revenue streams, identifying opportunities to maximize revenue generation and minimize costs. o Ensure the attainment of business/financial objectives and metrics in Digital by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
Digitalization of Internal Processes:
- Lead efforts to digitize and streamline internal processes across the organization.
- Identify areas for digitalization and automation within internal operations, such as HR, finance etc.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement digital solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and agility.
Drive Operational Excellence:
- Identify and implement digital solutions that streamline internal processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs across the organization.
- Ensure all digital initiatives demonstrate a clear return on investment (ROI) and contribute measurable business value.
- Set and execute digital initiatives that will monetize data, drive digital revenue, improve customer experience (CX) and create new business value.
Leadership:
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the organization's digital initiatives. o Build and lead a high-performing digital team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership, board members, and stakeholders to align digital initiatives with business objectives and priorities.
Drive Continuous Innovation:
- Foster a culture of continuous innovation and experimentation within the organization.
- Stay abreast of emerging digital trends, technologies, and best practices, and assess their potential impact on the business.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:
- First degree from a reputable university
- At least 10 years’ industry experience in similar role, preferably with a significant track record in managing digital channels.
- Software development experience
- Proven record in driving digital channel initiatives with success.
- Experience with setting up and/or running a fintech business or business unit.
- Proven record in driving new applications utilizing new technology.
- Experience in more than one market or in a regional/global role preferred.
- Creative approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently as well as collaborate effectively as part of a wider team.
- Strong persuasion and communication skills
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Understanding of Banking, and digital products, e.g. payments
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Digital strategy
- Product Management
- Customer experience (CX)
- Process Optimization
- Business Continuity Management
- Business case and Revenue