Why This Role Matters
We are looking for a high-impact New Initiatives Lead to drive Vegapay's next phase of growth. This role will focus on shaping and executing key business and product initiatives over the next 6 months, exploring new opportunities, and laying the foundation for future growth tracks. You will work closely with the CEO and CPO and act as the first owner of new strategic bets.
The Hats You Will Wear
- Lead and execute high-priority projects aligned with Vegapay's 6-month strategic roadmap.
- Drive key business and product initiatives from ideation to execution.
- Identify, evaluate, and pilot new AI tools, productivity tools, and emerging technologies to enhance internal efficiency and product capabilities.
- Explore new offerings, partnerships, and solution areas that can expand Vegapay's product and market horizons.
- Act as the first owner for new requirement tracks, taking ideas from concept to structured execution.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Business, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and delivery.
- Work directly with the CEO and CPO on strategic problem-solving, planning, and decision-making.
- Create clarity in ambiguous problem spaces and translate ideas into actionable plans.
- Track outcomes, measure impact, and iterate rapidly based on learnings.
The Perfect Fit
- Strong experience in product, strategy, consulting, or early-stage startup roles.
- Proven ability to lead 01 initiatives and work in high-ownership environments.
- Strong understanding of fintech, SaaS, or technology-driven businesses (fintech experience is a plus).
- Hands-on mindset with the ability to both think strategically and execute tactically.
- High curiosity and comfort with exploring AI, automation, and productivity tools.
- Ability to work with senior leadership and influence without formal authority.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Your Edge Over The Rest
- Strategic Thinking & Execution
- Product & Business Discovery
- AI & Productivity Tool Exploration
- 01 Initiative Ownership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management (CXO level)
Why Vegapay
- Direct exposure to the CEO and CPO.
- Opportunity to shape Vegapay's next growth chapter.
- High ownership, high impact, and high learning curve.
- Potential to evolve into a larger leadership role as initiatives scale.
Our Story
At Vegapay, we are revolutionizing the financial landscape by enabling banks and financial institutions to digitize their financial infrastructure. Our innovative credit suite, equipped with a wide range of modules and no-code configuration, empowers businesses to design, deploy, and manage their credit programs seamlessly. From card management systems to loan origination and management, we provide comprehensive tools to build cutting-edge financial asset products.
Founded in 2022 by Gaurav Mittal, Himanshu Agrawal and Puneet Sharma, the startup is a B2B digital lending and Card Management Platform. Vegapay's vision is to liberate financial institutions and fintech enterprises from every technical barrier which hinders offering a lending programme.
Meet the Team
Gaurav Mittal - Gaurav is the Co-Founder and the CEO of the company. He is having more than 20 yrs of experience and has worked with organisations like Zeta, Matchmove, MasterCard, Amex and ICICI Bank.
Himanshu Agrawal - Himanshu is the Co-Founder and the Head of Technology. He is from IIT Kanpur and has more than 14 yrs of experience working with organisations like Amazon and DE Shaw.
Puneet Sharma - Puneet is the Co-Founder and the Head of Product. He is from IIT Roorkee and has more than 10 years of experience working with organisations like BharatPe, Avail Finance
