
Company Background
The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation to enable frictionless finance for a billion Indians. The RBIH works towards this mission through its four pathways: RBIH Build – develop in-house solutions when market solutions do not exist, RBIH Design – design customer-centric processes and products, RBIH Incubate – nurture fintech startups and the innovation ecosystem, and RBIH Insights – conduct in-depth research to shape financial innovation. By building bridges between various stakeholders in the financial ecosystem, RBIH fosters an environment of collaborative innovation to drive financial inclusion.
Background of the role
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.
Educational Qualifications
Postgraduate degree from a reputed institution; strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges in the financial sector.
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 acrossdiverse sectors.
- Program development: Incubate and accelerate projects, partnerships and collaborations within the start-up and fintech ecosystem in the country.
Required Skills
- 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
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