| The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to spearhead technology-based innovation across the financial sector and foster collaboration among all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and collaborative leader, exemplifying determination, steadfast commitment, and integrity to lead an institution. Key Responsibilities
- Innovation: Position RBIH as a global center of excellence for innovation by planning, orchestrating, and delivering cutting-edge digital public goods using frontier and new-generation technologies.
- Leadership: Define and execute a vision aligned with RBIH’s vision and strategic direction.
- Organisational excellence: Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring efficient operations, fiscal prudence, and compliance with the guidelines set by the Board, Reserve Bank of India, the Companies Act, and other statutory provisions.
- Research and execution: Identify key innovation projects and ensure their timely and effective execution.
- Consumer protection and inclusion: Ensure that all innovation initiatives prioritise financial inclusion and consumer protection, advancing the public good.
- Ecosystem connect: Build alliances with start-ups, banks, academia, global innovation hubs, government entities, financial sector regulators, and other relevant entities.
- Public engagement and advocacy: Ability to influence stakeholders and lead impactful collaborations across diverse sectors.
- Program development: Incubate and accelerate projects, partnerships and collaborations within the start-up and fintech ecosystem in the country.
Desired experience
- Indian citizen with 15+ years of experience, including substantial experience in sectors like finance, payments, technology, and inclusion across multiple roles; global experience preferred.
- Familiarity with frontier technologies and the ability to leverage cutting-edge innovations to build digital public goods.
- Experience in handling emerging technology projects, responsible innovation, and tech-centered thinking; navigating unchartered terrain.,
- Vision setting, organization building, and leadership experience in prior professional affiliations or projects.
- In-depth understanding of innovation as a process, design of innovation ecosystems, and innovation trends.
- Collaborative, high energy, empathetic leadership , with a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary, millennial teams.
- Passion for driving innovation, impact, and institution building.
- Proven project management skills, including the ability to execute and deliver projects on time.
Education and skills
Postgraduate degree from a reputed institution; strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges in the financial sector. Position details
Term: Three years (extendable by another term)
deputation/secondment for applicants with existing institutional affiliation shall be considered, where permissible
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Location: Bengaluru Interested candidates can send their CVs via email to applicationforrbihceo@crossovercatalyst.com
Application Deadline: February 21, 2025 (Friday)
Applications will be treated with confidentiality. RBIH’s decision will be conclusive and binding. |
