Head of Wealth Platforms, Innovation and Digital Assets

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Head of Wealth Platforms Innovation & Digital Assets. This senior role encompasses driving digital strategy, managing platform capabilities, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in digital assets and a strong understanding of financial technology and regulatory compliance. The position offers an opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in wealth management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total experience, including 10 years of digital expertise.
• Deep knowledge of digital technology, Agile, and Design Thinking.
• Banking and brokerage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead business ownership of platform capabilities across wealth segments.
• Drive KPIs related to revenue generation and product penetration.
• Collaborate with product and segment owners for optimized digital channels.

Skills

Strategic and tactical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of digital asset exchanges

Understanding of regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Role

Head of Wealth Platforms Innovation & Digital Assets

Location

Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose

The Head of Wealth Platforms Innovation & Digital Assets is a senior business leader within the Wealth Management division responsible for driving the digital strategy platform enablement and commercial performance of all wealth platforms across Retail Private Banking and ADIB Securities. This role ensures that platforms are business-aligned and commercially driven supporting revenue growth client acquisition and product adoption through digital channels.
This role partners closely with Technology Product and Segment teams while maintaining business ownership of platform outcomes including digital asset strategy innovation pipeline execution and channel penetration.

Key Accountabilities

Platform Strategy & Ownership

Lead the business ownership of platform capabilities and digital enablement across all wealth segments including Retail Private Banking and ADIB Securities. Ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs and segment strategies.

Business Ownership of Commercial Outcomes

Own and drive KPIs related to revenue generation, asset growth, and product penetration through digital wealth platforms across all segments. Collaborate with product and segment owners to ensure digital channels are commercially optimized and contribute to overall business targets.
Drive digital trading volumes to achieve growth/revenue targets thus ensuring all features related to brokerage operations systems are held to the highest standards.
Develop and execute marketing strategies to attract new clients and implement client retention strategies.

Enablement of Product & Service Innovation

Collaborate closely with product owners and segment heads to ensure platforms support timely deployment of new wealth products and services. Embed agility in delivery frameworks to accelerate time‑to‑market and drive competitive advantage.
Develop and execute direct banking / online trading strategies, including implementing / enhancing the digital trading platform / capabilities expansion into new markets, enhancement of product offerings and service capabilities.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
Spearhead operational and business relationships with 3rd‑party correspondent brokerage firms and custodians to deliver best‑in‑class products suited to clients.
Commence and lead the business analysis function within ADIB Securities to drive sales based on analytics and data.

Digital Assets & Emerging Technology

Develop digital assets strategy and implementation plan for the business including development of product offerings and capabilities, identifying use cases for market roll‑out and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure robust and scalable digital asset management platforms.
Drive the adoption of blockchain technology to enhance ADIBs digital assets capabilities.
Identify emerging trends in the digital assets space and assess their potential for the business.
Oversee the lifecycle management of digital assets from acquisition to storage, trading and divestment.
Monitor changes in regulatory environments affecting digital assets and proactively update policies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for digital asset matters working closely with executives and key stakeholders.
Provide regular reports and updates on the status and performance of digital assets.

Leadership & Governance

Provide strategic oversight to direct reports fostering a high‑performance delivery‑oriented culture. Represent the wealth platform function in key governance forums.

Client & Advisor Experience

Ensure platform solutions deliver superior digital experiences for clients and enhance productivity for relationship managers and advisors.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Alignment

Engage with Technology Risk, Compliance, Shariah and Operations to ensure business priorities are met through secure compliant and scalable platform solutions.
Ensure continuity and operating services for APP & Web to ensure business continuity.

KPI

• Digital Revenue Contribution: % of wealth revenue originated or influenced by digital platforms
• Platform Adoption & Penetration: % increase in clients using digital channels across wealth segments
• Asset Growth via Digital Channels: AUM growth directly attributable to digital origination and servicing
• Time‑to‑Market for New Features: Average time to launch new digital capabilities across wealth platforms
• Platform Uptime & Resilience: Availability and stability of digital platforms across all segments
• Client & Advisor Satisfaction: NPS and platform satisfaction metrics from clients and front‑office teams
• Digital Asset Progression: Milestones achieved in launching or scaling digital asset capabilities
• Innovation Commercialization: Number of pilots or innovations deployed at scale
• Leadership & Team Performance: Team engagement, retention and leadership effectiveness

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

• Superior intellect strategic and tactical thinking ability combined with a strong business sense to challenge the status‑quo
• Very strong problem‑solving skills (analytical skills creativity and logical thinking) to tackle complex issues; may go beyond application of existing know-how
• Capability to develop and articulate reliable plans and link them to functional and business financial plans
• Experience with digital asset exchanges, wallets, custody solutions and blockchain protocols.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital assets, financial technology and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization processes.
• Ability to effectively influence people of all levels in a fast‑moving environment energetic enthusiasm commitment, courage and entrepreneurial excitement with a desire for ownership.

Previous experience

• 15 years of total experience including 10 years of best‑in‑class digital experience and knowledge with a deep understanding of Digital Technology Agile and Design Thinking
• Banking and Brokerage experience is a must.
• Experience in large company transformations (typically in the consumer and technology sectors) and the managerial ability to lead and see programs through completion
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for digital assets including KYC, AML and other financial regulations.
• Experience in risk management, cybersecurity and secure handling of digital assets.

Required Experience

Director