Position: Associate
Reporting manager: Program Manager
Who we are
The NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) is IIM Bangalore’s startup hub and incubation centre. The centre is structured as a section-8 not-for-profit entity.
NSRCEL’s mission is to support ventures in the start-up ecosystem that demonstrate potential to create significant economic and societal impact. This financial year alone NSRCEL has engaged with 1106 ventures through 13 unique program tracks across 82 towns in the country.
NSRCEL is supported by Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. NSRCEL has partners with corporates like Alstom, Capgemini, Goldman Sachs, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Pernod Ricard India Foundation and SBI Foundation, among others to support idea stage and early-revenue stage entrepreneurs and startups in focussed themes of climate-tech, women entrepreneurship, and social impact.
What you will be doing
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Fintech Centre of Excellence (COE) at NSRCEL. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, manage venture portfolios, and contribute to data tracking and reporting. Additionally, you will help with marketing outreach efforts and organize events under the Fintech COE umbrella.
- Contribute
to the design and implementation of program activities under the Fintech COE,
aligning them with strategic objectives.
- Manage the
fintech venture portfolio, identify areas for growth, and design support
interventions to enhance venture outcomes.
- Establish
and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem partners, financial
institutions, and fintech startups.
- Analyze
program performance data and generate insights to inform decision-making and
continuous improvement.
- Organize and
lead key events, workshops, partnerships and investor connects, ensuring
impactful delivery.
- Collaborate
with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high-quality experience for
participating ventures.
- Research
towards fintech startup ecosystem to build thesis, papers, program materials to
build technical depth for the Fintech COE.
- Maintain
program compliance and contribute to brand building in line with NSRCEL’s
standards.
Requirements
What you will need to bring to the table
- Have 3-5
years of experience in program management, strategic planning, or startup
ecosystem roles, preferably in fintech.
- Possess a
strong understanding of fintech, innovation, or entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Be
comfortable working with diverse stakeholders and leading high-visibility
initiatives.
- Have
excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Be
proactive, strategic, and driven to make a meaningful impact on the program and
portfolio.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, or startup ecosystem roles
- Fintech experience
- Strong understanding of fintech, innovation, or entrepreneurship ecosystems
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and lead high-visibility initiatives
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proactive, strategic, and impact-driven approach
What We Do
NSRCEL, the startup incubator of IIM Bangalore, supports entrepreneurs and early- and growth-stage ventures through hands-on mentorship, access to funding, expert networks, accelerator and incubation programs, and industry partnerships. Established with the support of Infosys co-founder N. S. Raghavan, it aims to nurture technology innovation, help founders validate and scale ideas, and create lasting economic and social impact across India.
