Innovation Lead

Innovation Lead Role Overview Hydra X is looking for an Innovation Lead to identify and implement new technologies and solutions that strengthen our products, operations and business capabilities. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of technology, product, AI and business transformation. The successful candidate will work across teams to identify high-value opportunities, test ideas quickly, build prototypes and translate successful concepts into scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities • Identify and prioritise opportunities to apply emerging technologies, particularly AI and automation, across Hydra X. • Lead the development and implementation of AI-enabled solutions, including AI agents, workflow automation, RAG and related technologies. • Work with Product, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Legal and other teams to identify pain points and redesign workflows. • Take selected initiatives from problem discovery through prototype, MVP and implementation. • Develop business cases, implementation plans and success metrics for innovation initiatives. • Work with Product and Engineering teams to transition validated prototypes into production solutions. • Establish appropriate controls and evaluation frameworks for the responsible use of AI within a regulated environment. • Evaluate relevant technology platforms, vendors and strategic partners. • Keep abreast of developments in AI, fintech, blockchain and digital capital markets that may create opportunities for Hydra X. Requirements • 8+ years of experience across product management, software engineering, technology or innovation. • Strong technical foundation and experience working closely with engineering teams. • Demonstrated experience taking products or technology solutions from 0 to 1. • Practical experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions. • Strong product judgement, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to prototype and build solutions independently where appropriate. • Comfortable operating with ambiguity and taking ownership from concept through execution. Experience in fintech, financial services, blockchain or digital assets would be advantageous. What Success Looks Like The AVP, Innovation will be expected to build a pipeline of high-value opportunities, rapidly test and implement solutions, and demonstrate measurable improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, client experience or product capability. We are looking for a builder who can turn emerging technologies into practical business outcomes, rather than innovation for innovation’s sake.