Senior Director of Innovation

IntraFi is a financial services technology company that provides deposit placement and funding solutions to financial institutions across the United States. Through its network-based services, the company helps banks and other participating institutions manage deposit relationships, access funding opportunities, and address evolving liquidity needs.

With a focus on the banking industry, IntraFi operates in an environment where financial expertise, regulatory awareness, technology, and operational reliability are essential to delivering effective financial solutions.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Innovation will lead strategic initiatives focused on financial product innovation, business process modernization, and technology-enabled growth. This position will identify opportunities to improve existing services, evaluate emerging financial technologies, and develop practical solutions that support business objectives and the needs of financial institution clients.

Working closely with executive leadership, finance, product, technology, risk, and business development teams, the Senior Director will oversee innovation projects from initial research and financial evaluation through implementation and performance assessment.

The ideal candidate combines experience in banking or financial services with strong strategic thinking, financial analysis, and cross-functional leadership. The ability to balance innovation with regulatory requirements, operational stability, and commercial value is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovation Strategy: Develop and execute innovation initiatives aligned with corporate objectives, financial services market developments, and long-term business priorities.
• Financial Product Development: Identify opportunities to improve banking solutions, deposit-related services, and financial technology capabilities based on institutional client needs.
• Strategic Planning: Evaluate emerging technologies, market opportunities, and new business models to support product development and organizational growth.
• Financial Analysis: Assess project budgets, financial forecasts, development costs, potential returns, and investment requirements for proposed innovation initiatives.
• Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives involving workflow automation, financial data analytics, digital platforms, and operational process improvements.
• Market Research: Monitor banking industry trends, competitive developments, financial regulations, and changing client requirements.
• Project Management: Oversee innovation programs, establish project milestones, coordinate resources, and monitor execution against business objectives.
• Risk & Compliance: Collaborate with legal, risk, and compliance teams to evaluate regulatory considerations and operational risks associated with new solutions.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Partner with finance, technology, product, operations, and business development teams to move innovation initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Performance Measurement: Establish KPIs, evaluate financial and operational outcomes, and recommend adjustments to improve business value.
• Executive Reporting: Present innovation proposals, financial assessments, implementation progress, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field required. MBA or relevant advanced qualifications preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in financial services, banking innovation, product strategy, digital transformation, or corporate strategy, including senior management responsibilities.
• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, investment evaluation, and financial performance analysis.
• Banking Knowledge: Familiarity with commercial banking, deposit products, liquidity management, banking operations, or financial institution services.
• Innovation Management: Demonstrated experience developing new business initiatives, evaluating emerging technologies, and implementing operational improvements.
• Technology Skills: Familiarity with financial technology platforms, data analytics, business intelligence tools, process automation, and enterprise software systems.
• Risk Awareness: Understanding of banking regulations, financial compliance considerations, and operational risk management.
• Strategic Leadership: Ability to manage complex initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate business opportunities into measurable outcomes.
• Communication: Strong executive presentation, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and organizational leadership skills.
• Work Environment: Reliable high-speed internet, a professional remote workspace, and the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams and financial services stakeholders.

Pay: $179,000.00 - $231,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote