Hiring: Senior Innovation Leader Company: Finastra Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 15:09:41 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Rails About the job Required Skills: •Strategy and thought leadership- Define a forward-looking strategy across digital assets, alternative payment rails, and AI-driven payments innovation. Develop clear points of view and guide leadership on where the market is heading and where we should play. •Use cases and business value- Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases across payments, digital assets, and AI. Build strong business cases with clear ROI, particularly for AI-driven opportunities, and align them to enterprise priorities and commercial outcomes. •Solution design and integration- Define how new payment capabilities and rails integrate into existing B2B payment platforms. Translate use cases into clear, actionable requirements for product and engineering teams. Support pilots and help scale successful solutions. •AI and emerging technology- Drive an AI-first mindset across payment innovation, including areas like fraud, routing, automation, reconciliation, and forecasting. Stay close to technology trends and translate them into practical, business-ready applications. •Partnerships and ecosystem- Engage with key external partners such as Visa, Mastercard, Circle, fintechs, and AI providers. Identify, structure, and manage partnerships that create tangible value. Act as a senior external representative in industry conversations. •Work across product, technology, and commercial teams to move ideas from concept through pilot to scaled implementation. Maintain a strong focus on measurable business impact. Qualifications: •Proven experience in payments, fintech, or innovation roles. Strong understanding of digital assets, alternative rails, and AI applications in B2B payments and Money Movement Use cases. •Track record of defining use cases, building ROI-backed business cases, integrating with enterprise payment systems, and managing external partnerships. •Strong communication skills and ability to operate with senior stakeholders. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!