General Information
Ref #
111114839114849
Country
Türkiye
City
İstanbul
Contract type
Permanent
Professional Family
F17 - PROJECT & TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Working Model
Hybrid
Description
About the job
Turkish Economy Bank (TEB), one of Turkey's well-established financial institutions, holds a strong position in the banking sector with its innovative products and customer-focused approach. TEB, committed to continuous improvement through its dynamic structure and the contributions of its employees, invites you to join this journey. In this context, we are seeking a new team member for the position of Innovation Management Manager at our bank.
The opportunity
Do you have a passion for innovation and in delivering opportunities? Do you have a knack for driving change and in bringing cutting-edge ideas to life?
We are on the hunt for an Innovation Manager with a pioneering spirit to join our Innovation Management team –which is part of the Strategy team and reports directly to the CEO- and play a crucial role in Building a better working world. With exceptional delivery capabilities and a natural passion and drive to make a difference, this is an extraordinary opportunity to be at the vanguard of technology, working directly with FinTechs, Start-up’s, and employees on propositions that redefine industries and enhance our clients' and employees’ success.
Job Description:
As an Innovation Manager at TEB, you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's innovation agenda. You will be responsible for ideation of new business models & solutions, business development with partners and supporting Business Units to execute innovative ideas, fostering innovation culture and strategies across various facets of our organization.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct research to understand new trends, regulations, use cases & needs of the consumers in order to increase awareness, boost ideation for new business models & solutions and exchange of know-how within TEB & its affiliates
- Lead Innovation Funnel processes (e.g. with active participation & mentorship in Hackathons, idea sessions) to reveal inputs further new projects
- Co-lead Proof of Concept projects of key innovation programs together with the related Tribes and/or Bus
- Foster and spread a culture of innovation across the TEB, in line with strategic objectives
- Work directly in the Squads and/or indirectly with BUs in key projects to enable & accelerate the innovation of the bank
- Conduct periodic benchmarks studies on ecosystem of players (of competitors, new players, startups, etc.) for future collaborations as per the needs of TEB’s Business Units (BUs) and key stakeholders
- Lead partnerships & business development with fintechs, tech players, start-ups, universities, R&D centers and alike
- Execute key events, internal events & sponsorship activities of the bank in the digital ecosystem and bring in experts from the field to key forums to raise awareness across the bank & discuss potential partnership opportunities
Qualifications:
- This role is required to have 5-8 years of experience. Consultancy background is not mandatory but would be a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in strategy, digital transformation and innovation or a related role.
- Strong understanding of technology trends and their applications.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- A creative and visionary mindset.
- Very good command of English, written and spoken