Executive Director (National Digital Innovation Lab - Financial Services)

About This Job

Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) is hiring an Executive Director - National Digital Innovation Lab (Financial Services) to serve as the Authority's sector expert for financial services, providing strategic leadership for the design, development and implementation of digital-transformation initiatives across the financial ecosystem, in alignment with the National Digital Vision and Goals.

The role covers establishing and operationalising the National Digital Innovation Lab (Financial Services) as a centre of excellence for digital financial innovation; providing sector leadership on digital payments, financial inclusion and innovation strategy; and leading the design, development, testing and deployment of digital financial platforms, payment solutions, identity-enabled financial services and fintech applications. The Executive Director will identify opportunities to apply AI, digital identity, cloud computing, blockchain and advanced analytics to strengthen financial services and consumer protection, coordinate with ministries, regulators, financial institutions, fintech companies and payment providers, ensure interoperability with national Digital Public Infrastructure, and lead multidisciplinary teams while contributing to policy recommendations on digital financial services. Candidates should hold a minimum bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field (a relevant master's degree preferred), with a minimum of 12 years' professional experience in financial services, fintech, digital banking or digital-payments transformation, including proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams of at least 15 members.

This is a contract position on the Grade-12 pay scale with one vacancy at PDA's Islamabad office. Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Job Portal before the deadline of 31 July 2026.

Job Information

Commission / Board

PDA

Place of posting

Islamabad

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limit not stated in advertisement; app default used.

Advt. date

17 July 2026

Last date

31 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a master's degree in Finance, Digital Finance, Business Administration, Financial Technology, Economics, or a related field shall be preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of professional experience in financial services, fintech, digital banking, digital payments, or financial sector transformation, including leading teams of at least 15 members

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

Advertisement date

17 July 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and sign in or register with your PAK-ID verified account.
2. Search for "Executive Director - National Digital Innovation Lab (Financial Services)" under Pakistan Digital Authority.
3. Complete the online application form and upload your CV, degree certificates and any relevant certifications.
4. Submit the application before the closing date of 31 Jul 2026.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

Grade-12

Posted Date

2026-07-17

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