Leader, Innovation and Strategic Digital Partnerships

Leader of Innovation and Strategic Digital Partnerships is responsible for managing Allied Solutions innovation agenda and digital partnership strategy to accelerate business performance across the three horizons, Run, Grow and Transform. This role manages relationships with industry technology and fintech partners, oversees the Enterprise Innovation Intake Process, and proactively identifies new market players and emerging technologies that enable Allied Solutions to scale, modernize, and lead in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem. The role combines strategic vision, innovation governance and partnership development to deliver customer centric digital experiences and new distribution channels. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Innovation Leadership - Run, Grow, Transform - 65% Strengthen and lead the Enterprise Innovation Intake Process to accelerate initiatives that: Run: optimized current operations and technology for efficiency and compliance; Grow: Expand revenue through new products, digital channels, partnerships, and customer experiences; Transform: Introduce disruptive technologies and business models that redefine Allied Solutions market position. Establish and manage governance frameworks to prioritize innovation initiatives based on ROI, risk, and strategic alignment. Define and facilitate a roadmap for innovative products and digital experience that meet evolving customer needs Partner with SME teams to guide concepts to launch development, ensuring alignment with market trends, business objectives and CBA's Use data driven insights and customer feedback to inform product design and digital experience improvements Implement agile methodologies and rapid prototyping to accelerate delivery and reduce time-to market Track and report innovation portfolio performance, adoption, and time to market to executives and stakeholders. Strategic Technology and Fintech partnerships Relationship Management/Development - 35% Manage and Optimize relationships with existing technology and fintech partners to ensure performance and value delivery. Relation management of lending core/fintech third party providers (including Meridian Link, Temenos, clutch etc.) Identify, evaluate and recommend new strategic partners, platforms and technologies that enable Allied to grow and transform. Negotiate partner agreements, SLA's and integration plans to maximize mutual success. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform partnership strategy. Define and execute strategies that align product and digital partnerships with Allied Solution Growth goals. Provide critical thought leadership and expertise of digital strategies from concept, design, customer experience, and implementation of a range of digital platforms. Build and own a practical and agile Digital Business Plan. Assist in identifying, evaluating and creating business cases for improvements to data and analytics. Guide development with Marketing & Communications of integrated marketplace profile. Stay abreast of industry and competition - track marketplace developments including regulatory, technology, new products and solutions. Be a thought leader in emerging technologies and Fintech space (payments, engagement, mobile). Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA): Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8-10 years of work-related experience. Project Management and process mapping experience preferred. 35% travel required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. #LI-JS1 We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our privacy statement click here To view our terms and conditions click here

Created: 2026-03-10