Director, Innovation – Retail Lending

Finastra

Atlanta, GA, US
Hybrid
Us consumer mortgage and commercial lending expertise
Ai and machine learning applications in lending
Customer discovery with us banks and fintech partners
Finastra is seeking a Director of Innovation for Retail Lending to explore and validate new technologies and business models in the US lending ecosystem, focusing on AI-driven innovation. This leadership role involves collaborating with fintech partners and banking clients to enhance lending efficiency and customer experience

Job Summary

  • Director, Innovation – Retail Lending will explore new technologies like tokenization, stablecoin, and AI-driven lending innovation to improve lending efficiency and customer experience.
  • The role involves collaborating closely with fintech partners and banking clients to develop and validate innovation initiatives and translate them into scalable product capabilities.
  • Finastra offers a range of benefits including unlimited vacation, hybrid working arrangements, well-being programs, sustainability initiatives, DEI groups, and career development opportunities.

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Finastra is seeking a Director of Innovation for Retail Lending to explore and validate new technologies and business models in the US lending ecosystem, focusing on AI-driven innovation. This leadership role involves collaborating with fintech partners and banking clients to enhance lending efficiency and customer experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US consumer mortgage and commercial lending expertise
  • AI and machine learning applications in lending
  • Customer discovery with US banks and fintech partners
  • Innovation pipeline management from discovery to MVP
  • Collaboration with product and engineering teams
  • Knowledge of financial technology architecture and APIs

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with US regional banks
  • Familiarity with API-driven lending platforms
  • Knowledge of embedded finance ecosystems
  • Familiarity with LaserPro and Mortgagebot
  • Strong stakeholder management skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven expertise in US lending and fintech innovation
  • Strong understanding of US lending regulatory landscape
  • Experience with retail banking technology platforms
  • Knowledge of AI applications in financial services
  • Applicants must reside in or near Atlanta, excluding New York City and California

Work Rights

Must reside in or near Atlanta; excludes New York City and California residents

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