Vice President, Strategic Innovation

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Strategic Innovation to join their Group Innovation and Digital Partnerships team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving customer-centric growth through strategic digital partnerships, emerging technologies, and innovation enablement. This includes the identification and assessment of trends and disruptors, translating them into strategic recommendations, and influencing enterprise decision-making to unlock measurable value. A key focus of the role is to support the company's AI at Scale agenda and the execution of academic partnerships and invention and patents strategy. Applicants for the Vice President, Strategic Innovation role at the company should have a strong background in innovation partnerships, with a proven track record of converting external collaborations into tangible outcomes. Experience in inventions, patents, and innovation initiatives is essential, as is a deep understanding of emerging trends in financial services, particularly in the areas of AI and technology disruptors. The role requires excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. Strategic innovation, market intelligence, and portfolio management experience are also key requirements for this position. The company is dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces and is committed to removing barriers to ensure that careers at the company are accessible and inclusive for all.