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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 style, 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)

A 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.