Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing business solutions designed for Africa.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s/master's degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in technology innovation, with 4+ years focused on blockchain and AI in financial services.
Certifications:
- Blockchain (e.g., Certified Blockchain Professional, Hyperledger Fabric).
- AI/ML (e.g., AWS/Azure AI certifications, TensorFlow Developer).
- Agile/Innovation (e.g., SAFe, Design Thinking).
Skills & Attributes
Expertise in:
Stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills. Proven track record in navigating banking regulations while delivering iteratively. Proficiency in Python, Solidity, R, and data engineering tools.
- Blockchain: Smart contracts, consensus algorithms, tokenisation, DeFi protocols.
- AI/ML: NLP, computer vision, predictive modelling, MLOps.
- Integration: API architectures, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the institution's blockchain and AI strategy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Identify high-impact use cases for blockchain (e.g., smart contracts, decentralised finance) and AI (e.g., predictive analytics, fraud detection).
- Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across business units and technology teams.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging blockchain frameworks (Hyperledger, Ethereum) and AI/ML platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Oversee proofs-of-concept (PoCs) and pilots to validate the feasibility and scalability of solutions.
- Partner with fintechs, startups, and academic institutions to co-develop innovative solutions.
- Ensure seamless integration of blockchain and AI solutions with existing banking systems (core banking, payments, compliance).
- Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI and blockchain compliance (e.g., GDPR, AML regulations).
- Drive cost efficiency by optimising resource allocation and technology investments.
- Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, IT, and business units to align priorities and secure buy-in.
- Represent the institution in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and innovation networks.
- Build and manage partnerships with technology vendors, blockchain consortia, and AI research labs.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of blockchain and AI specialists.
- Promote continuous learning through training, certifications, and hackathons.
- Monitor and report on team performance, project milestones, and ROI.
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