Role Summary:The Innovation Lead drives ideation, problem discovery, rapid experimentation, and prioritization. They act as the "engine" of the Innovation Hub, ensuring that ideas are well-framed, solutions arefeasible, and experiments move forward efficiently.Key Responsibilities:Leading the exploration, experimentation, and implementation of advanced technologies and AI to translate innovative ideas into practical technical solutions.Lead ideation sessions, problem-definition workshops, and design sprints.Identifyhigh-impact opportunities by assessing technical feasibility and business value.Shape experiment hypotheses, MVP scopes, and rapid delivery plans.Mentor contributors and engineers throughout discovery and experimentation cycles.Work closely withthearchitecturecommitteeandbusiness stakeholderstovalidatesolution concepts.Evaluate and score ideas based on clear strategic criteria.Ensure innovation work is aligned with standards, best practices, and organizational goals.Track experiment outcomes and refine the process based on learnings.RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience:10+years in product, engineering,R&D, R&I, or innovation-focused roles.Solid experience in digital and AI transformation.Strong technical understanding + business problem-solving ability.Skilled in structured ideation, design thinking, and rapid experimentation.Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.Able to drive clarity in ambiguous, exploratory environments.Ability to work and support hands-on.BenefitsEmbark on an exciting journey with the Fin-Tech Experts.Join a workplace that actively encourages and supports all talents.A support system where you have a safe place to voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your true authentic self.Join us in our mission to accelerate financial inclusion and make financial freedom accessible to all.
Al Ahly Momkn is a digital payments and financial services subsidiary of the National Bank of Egypt (Al Ahly), offering electronic payment acceptance, e-wallet services, and bill payment to merchants and consumers across Egypt.
What you should know
Extensive Egyptian Network: Maintains a network of over 90,000 points of sale and serves more than 5 million customers across Egypt
Financial Services Giant: Processes an average of 750 million transactions annually and offers approximately 700 different types of financial services
NBE's #1 Invoicer: Operates as a subsidiary of the National Bank of Egypt and serves as the exclusive invoicing partner for the InstaPay platform