Fintech Innovation & Digital Transformation Lead

Central Bank of Oman; Ruwi; On-site; OMR 8,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank of Oman is seeking to recruit an Omani candidate to work as Innovation and Fintech Specialist. The role focuses on fostering a secure, competitive, and innovative financial ecosystem through implementing strategic initiatives and digital transformation programs.

You will coordinate across departments, engage with financial institutions, FinTechs and technology providers, and contribute to CBDC pilots, national Fintech hackathons, and innovation hubs, while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, IT, CS, Data Science or related field.
• Financial Technology Professional Diploma Certified or related credential.
• 2–5 years of experience in FinTech, digital financial services, banking, payments, or technology fields.
• Familiarity with APIs, AI/ML, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support in driving innovation within the financial sector ecosystem through implementation of initiatives under National Fintech strategy.
• Support in research and pilot projects of Fintech strategic projects such as CBDC.
• Support in establishment of innovation programs like National Fintech Hackathon, Fintech Innovation hubs and others.
• Support in The Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Process by assessing applications and providing mentorship and guidance to applicants, track testing outcomes and KPIs.
• Assist in development of digital/technical sandbox and experiments.
• Support in leading Corporate innovation initiatives.
• Identify and analyze emerging technology trends in local and global contexts.

Skills

FinTech domain knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, IT, CS, Data Science or related field

Financial Technology Professional Diploma Certified or related credential

Tools

APIs

AI/ML

blockchain

cloud computing

cybersecurity concepts

Job description

Central Bank of Oman is seeking to recruit an Omani candidate to work as Innovation and Fintech Specialist. The role focuses on fostering a secure, competitive, and innovative financial ecosystem through implementing strategic initiatives and digital transformation programs.

You will coordinate across departments, engage with financial institutions, FinTechs and technology providers, and contribute to CBDC pilots, national Fintech hackathons, and innovation hubs, while ensuring compliance and