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
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
Requirements
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated track record leading innovation, R&D, or new product incubation functions
- Experience with technology foresight and innovation strategy
- Experience in rapid prototyping, MVP development, and design sprint facilitation
- Business case development and investment validation experience
- Partner and cross-functional collaboration experience
- Familiarity with Figma, InVision and low-code/no-code platforms
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD)
- Experience in banking or comparable regulated industry
Polaris Bank Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Polaris Bank Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by Polaris Bank Limited.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests that certain packages, including split-salary structures and access to financial loans, are viewed as helpful for budgeting and financial flexibility. Some employees also reference health insurance schemes that contribute to perceived benefits breadth.
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What We Do
Polaris Bank is a forward-thinking financial institution committed to delivering customer-first banking experiences across Nigeria, offering tailored solutions for individuals, SMEs, corporates, and government institutions.
