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Fintech Lead

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Type:

Full Time

Full Description

Digital Jersey (DJ) is looking for a passionate and driven individual to manage and drive it’s critical Fintech workstreams.

You will be Digital Jersey’s Fintech specialist tasked with developing and managing both commercial and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including the public sector, agencies, government partners, start-ups, and multinational corporations.

The Fintech Lead will be responsible for delivering against the Digital Jersey business plan, specifically to develop & grow the digital economy. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, and working closely with DJ’s Fintech Ambassador, you will be responsible for helping to recruit suitable Fintech companies and entrepreneurs and growing the DJ brand on and off the Island.

Please contact Chris Knight to arrange an informal discussion. Or to apply, please proceed with emailing your CV and a covering letter.

Key responsibilities:

Lead in implementation and delivery of the Fintech Roadmap
Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners and suppliers and encouraging collaborative working – these include locally: Government, Digital Jersey members, entrepreneurs, inward investment businesses and local tech companies
Lead on facilitation of industry working groups and forums in the Fintech space
Market research and development of feasibility studies
Organising Fintech workshops & networking events
Close collaboration with Jersey Finance, the JFSC and the finance sector
Work closely with the DJ Fintech Ambassador
Support with marketing and PR

Additional responsibilities:

Representing Digital Jersey at various functions & events
Developing Fintech sector knowledge
Occasional off-Island travel
Developing partnerships with similar off-Island organisations
Work on other projects and tasks as required

Skills required:

Experience in managing business development activities, preferably in finance and/or technology roles
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Good technological understanding an advantage
Ability to interact with people of all ages, levels and backgrounds
A self-starter, who can work well both independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience in organising and leading workshops
Social media experience

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