Senior Manager - New Initiatives

About Rupeek:

Rupeek, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, stands as India's leading

asset-backed digital lending fintech platform. Committed to making credit accessible to

Indians in a fair and convenient manner, Rupeek pioneers innovative financial products

focused on monetizing India's $2 trillion gold market. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology

and an automated asset-light supply chain, Rupeek is transforming the gold loan disbursal

landscape across 40+ cities in India. With a customer base exceeding 5,00,000+, the

company's strategic partnerships with top banks and financial institutions underscore its

commitment to building gold-backed assets through low-risk, low-touch, and friction-free

processes.

Rupeek's impressive journey is supported by key investors such as Sequoia Capital, Accel

Partners, Bertelsmann, and GGV Capital. In Apr 2024, Rupeek turned profitable and raised

200Cr.+ in equity capital from Manipal Group and Elevation Capital to fund its next

phase of growth. Join us in redefining the future of finance through innovation, technology,

and a commitment to financial inclusivity.

Job Title: Senior Manager - New Initiatives

Experience: 2-4 years of experience

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic thinker to join our team as a Strategy Associate/Manager. This role is pivotal in driving key initiatives and strategy projects that will shape the future of our organization. You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure rigor in problem-solving, strategic planning, and execution across various functions. This is meant to be a pre-MBA role, if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving impactful change, this role is for you. Past Alumni have gotten admits at HBS, Wharton etc, Moved on to leadership roles at large MNCs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analyze conversion funnels, identify performance deviations, and generate actionable recommendations for optimization
2. Conduct deep-dive analyses to uncover user behavior trends, growth opportunities, and key business drivers
3. Partner with product, business, and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement strategic initiatives
4. Drive Strategic Projects: Lead critical strategy projects from 0->1 and 1->10, initiating and scaling new business initiatives across the organization.
5. Business Understanding & Metrics: Develop a deep understanding of the business and success metrics, tracking progress through detailed dashboards and analytics.

Qualification

• Educational Background: Strong academic pedigree with an undergraduate degree from IITs/BITS
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting firms (MBB, ATK, Strategy&, Dalberg, Auctus), high-growth startups (Flipkart, Ola, Swiggy), or leading corporations (ITC, HUL, P&G).
• Demonstrable spike in academic or professional achievements.

Skills & Attributes:

• High degree of ownership and accountability.
• Strong aptitude and ability to quickly grasp new concepts and domains.
• Proven experience in structured problem-solving and stakeholder management.
• Ability to switch contexts and manage multiple priorities with passion, hunger, and perseverance.

Desired Personal Traits:

• Passionate about driving change and making an impact.
• Hunger for learning and growth, with the ability to persevere through challenges.
• Strong context-switching skills, comfortable navigating complex and dynamic environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and have a meaningful impact on the organization's strategic direction.
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment where your ideas and contributions will be highly valued.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for solving complex problems and driving impactful change, we would love to hear from you!