Polaris Bank established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 21, 2018 to offer commercial banking services to the Nigerian public, is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the position of an Head, Innovation & R&D Studio, if you are interested in this position continue on this page for more information on the job description, the job requirement and the official online portal to begin application.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Head, Innovation & R&D Studio
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
- The Head, Innovation & R&D Studio explores emerging technologies and develops new solutions to drive Polaris Bank’s future growth.
- This role directs three functions — Emerging Technology Research, Rapid Prototyping, and Proof of Concept Development — through specialist leads and engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Emerging Technology Research Oversight:
- Direct research into AI, blockchain, IoT, and other emerging technologies relevant to banking
- Maintain a technology foresight function that keeps the bank ahead of market shifts
Rapid Prototyping Oversight:
- Oversee the development of MVPs and prototypes to test new concepts quickly
- Drive design sprint practices that reduce time-to-market for new ideas
Proof of Concept Development Oversight:
- Direct the development and validation of PoCs with partners and customers
- Ensure innovation pilots are rigorously evaluated before recommending further investment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree an advantage
- Demonstrated track record leading innovation, R&D, or new product incubation functions, ideally in banking or a comparable regulated industry
Core Competencies:
- Technology foresight and innovation strategy
- Rapid prototyping and design sprint facilitation
- Business case development and investment validation
- Partner and cross-functional collaboration
Familiarity With Tools (used by the function’s teams):
- Industry research and technology scouting platforms; Figma, InVision, low-code/no-code platforms; PoC frameworks, validation and collaboration tools.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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