Oscar Roque
About Oscar Roque
Oscar Roque serves as the VP of Transformation at Interac Corp., where he leads enterprise transformation initiatives and product innovation. With a background in consulting and management across various financial and technology sectors, he has held significant roles at organizations such as CGI, Giesecke & Devrient, and BMO Financial Group.
Current Role at Interac Corp
Oscar Roque serves as the Vice President of Transformation at Interac Corp. since 2023. In this role, he spearheads the enterprise transformation initiatives aimed at implementing a new operating model that enhances productivity, engagement, efficiency, and delivery at scale. He also leads the Strategy, Trends & Emerging Solutions group, focusing on identifying and exploring new technologies and opportunities in consumer-directed finance and digital innovation.
Previous Experience at Interac Corp
Prior to his current role, Oscar Roque held multiple positions at Interac Corp. He served as the Assistant Vice President of Innovation, Research & Emerging Solutions from 2018 to 2020 and as the Vice President of Strategy, Innovation Partnerships & Emerging Solutions from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he launched innovative products such as mobile payments on Apple and Samsung Pay and oversaw the division focused on emerging topics like open banking and blockchain.
Career Background
Oscar Roque has a diverse career spanning various roles in technology and finance. He worked at CGI as a Senior Consultant from 2004 to 2006, and at Giesecke & Devrient in multiple capacities, including Project Manager and Senior Account Executive from 2006 to 2014. He also held positions at BMO Financial Group, where he was a Senior Manager and Director. His experience includes consulting roles at Microsoft and advisory positions with the Financial Data Exchange and IBM.
Education and Expertise
Oscar Roque holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering - Software from Queen's University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto from 2012 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in technology, finance, and strategic innovation.
Contributions and Mentorship
Oscar Roque actively contributes to the fintech community as a member of the Fintech Program Advisory Committee at Seneca College since 2020. He is also known for mentoring current and future leaders, sharing insights at global conferences such as Collision and SIBOS, and championing social purpose initiatives within economic growth strategies.