Associate Manager, Lending Operations

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
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Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Manage and build end-to-end lending operations processes including origination, disbursement, repayments and collections. Set up SOPs, reconciliation and compliance controls; drive efficiency and automation; collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve conversion and customer experience; own business and ad-hoc reporting and streamline processes.
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About PhonePe Limited:

Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore. 


PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.


Culture:

At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right  thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of  the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!


About the Role

As a core member of the Lending Operations team, the incumbent will be involved in setting up strong operational processes and driving automation right from scratch. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, a knack for granular details, and the ability to understand complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process Setup & Optimization: Set up processes to track, manage, and optimize the end-to-end loan lifecycle, including origination, disbursement, repayments, and collections.
  • Efficiency Improvement: Identify system-level opportunities to improve the repayment and collections processes to increase overall efficiency
  • Cross-Functional Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies focused on improving conversion rates and user experience.
  • Compliance & Control: Review, interpret, and implement regulatory guidelines applicable to the Lending Business. Develop an end-to-end Reconciliation Control process for Lending Operations.
  • Customer Support & SOPs: Develop and implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve customer support processes. Set up Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for customer-faced issues in coordination with the Customer Support team.
  • Reporting & Streamlining: Responsible for the management of business reporting and any ad-hoc reporting required. Identify issues and lead process streamlining as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Preferably B.Tech from a Tier-1 institution OR MBA from a Tier-1/Tier-2 institution
  • Experience: 2-3 years of Operations background.
  • Skills: Strong logical and problem-solving skills.
  • Abilities: Proven ability to evaluate, streamline, and set up scalable processes for the business.

Preferred Skills

  • Prior experience in the lending vertical operations is preferred.
  • Ability to thrive at building relationships, influencing cross-functional teams, and collaborating with leadership on strategic execution of key projects.
  • Agile, highly collaborative approach with impressive communication skills.

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

  • Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
  • Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
  • Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
  • Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment 
  • Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity,  ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of  gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form.

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Skills Required

  • B.Tech from a Tier-1 institution OR MBA from a Tier-1/Tier-2 institution
  • 2-3 years of operations background
  • Strong logical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to evaluate, streamline, and set up scalable processes
  • Prior experience in lending vertical operations
  • Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams
  • Agile, highly collaborative approach with strong communication skills
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The Company
HQ: Bengaluru
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

PhonePe was founded in December 2015 and has emerged as India’s largest payments app, enabling digital inclusion for consumers and merchants alike. With 48 crore (480 Million) registered users, one in four Indians are now on PhonePe. The company has also successfully digitized 3.6 crore (36 Million) offline merchants spread across Tier 2,3,4 and beyond, covering 99% of the postal codes across India. PhonePe is also the leader in Bharat Bill Pay System (BBPS), processing over 45% of the transactions on the BBPS platform. PhonePe forayed into financial services in 2017, providing users with safe and convenient investing options on its platform. Since then, the company has introduced several Mutual Funds and Insurance products that offer every Indian an equal opportunity to unlock the flow of money and access to services. PhonePe was recently recognized as the Most Trusted Brand for Digital Payments as per the Brand Trust Report 2023 by Trust Research Advisory (TRA).

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