Head of Innovation

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.

The Maples Group has a proud history of innovation. We were founded as a traditional law firm and through constant evolution and innovation we have become one of the world’s largest independent financial services groups. Innovation is part of our DNA and a key strategic pillar for the Group. We pride ourselves on nurturing innovative people and ideas across our global offices. As we have grown considerably over the past decade, we are increasingly looking to hire specialist talent to augment our home-grown team. The latest role in this space is a Dublin based Head of Innovation to build on existing innovation projects and bring their own ideas to accelerate our success in this space. 

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Head of Innovation will report to the Chief Information Officer and the Innovation Partner Sponsor to develop, manage and lead key strategic innovation programmes, agendas and initiatives. You will work with key clients and internal stakeholders to develop a critical understanding of our client’s key strategic and operational challenges while also building out the innovation activities at Maples through our Innovation Hub.

The Innovation Hub’s mission is to devise novel ideas to disrupt or evolve the existing organisation’s business models, products, processes, cultures and deliver business-relevant outcomes specifically in the legal market.

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Developing and implementing an Innovation Hub along with an innovation strategy and roadmap, aligned with the vision, mission, and values of Maples
• Developing, coordinating, project managing and successfully delivering a suite of new and emerging

innovation projects of differing stages and sizes aligned to the innovation strategy

• Working with key clients to identify emerging opportunities to grow, develop and refine innovation programmes.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure delivery on

outcomes agreed and build opportunities for future engagements

• Overseeing an innovation hub governance framework, including processes, policies, and standards for ideas,

prioritisation, execution, and evaluation of innovation projects

• Liaising closely with a cross-functional innovation team, comprising of fee earners and business support functions
• Managing and allocating an innovation budget, ensuring optimal and transparent use of resources and return on investment
• Fostering a culture of innovation across the group, by promoting awareness, engagement, recognition, and

collaboration among staff, clients, and other stakeholders

• Monitoring and reporting on the progress and performance of innovation projects, using relevant metrics and

indicators, and ensuring alignment with the group's strategic objectives and client needs

• Working with Group legal, Information Services, Risk, Compliance and other key stakeholders to ensure that

innovation projects are managed in an efficient and responsible manner

• Track innovation impact via inputs (funding, staffing, culture, etc.), processes (number of ideas, speed of the

process, etc.) and business outcomes or leading indicators (revenue, cost saved, time, etc.)

• Evaluating and incorporating feedback and lessons learned from innovation projects, and ensuring continuous

improvement and scalability of innovation solutions

• Representing and positioning the group as an innovation leader and partner in the legal market, by showcasing

and sharing innovation achievements, insights, and best practices, and by participating in relevant events,

speaking opportunities, networks, and platforms

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• A proven track record of leading and delivering innovation projects in a professional services or legal environment, or a relevant industry sector
• A strategic and creative mindset, with the ability to generate and evaluate new ideas, solutions, and business models
• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
• A hands-on and agile attitude, with the ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and risks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A data-driven and analytical orientation, with the ability to measure and communicate the impact and value of innovation initiatives
• A passion for learning and staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in innovation and legal service delivery

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Hybrid working
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is Maples standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made.  All job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory background screening checks. Further details on the background screening checks will be advised to each candidate who receives a conditional job offer from Maples.

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