Head of Data , ML and AI Platform Engineering

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
7M-9M Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Lead strategic product, business, technology, and transformation initiatives within digital lending and fintech. Improve customer acquisition, onboarding, engagement, conversion, retention, operational efficiency, and lifecycle performance. Partner with Product, Technology, Risk, Operations, Finance, Analytics, and Compliance teams to develop scalable platforms, automate processes, manage governance, evaluate opportunities, and deliver data-driven business improvements. The role also requires senior stakeholder management, strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and team mentoring.
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Experience: 15+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Senior Fintech Product & Business Professional to drive strategic product, business, and technology initiatives within a fast-growing digital lending and financial services environment.

The role requires a strong understanding of fintech products, digital lending, customer journeys, business growth, technology platforms, and financial-services operations. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities and work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to build scalable products, improve business performance, and deliver customer-centric financial solutions.


Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic product and business initiatives across digital lending and fintech platforms.
  • Develop and execute initiatives that improve customer acquisition, onboarding, engagement, conversion, retention, and overall lifecycle performance.
  • Analyse digital lending journeys and identify opportunities to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with Product, Technology, Risk, Operations, Finance, Analytics, and Compliance teams to deliver cross-functional initiatives.
  • Translate business requirements and customer needs into clear product and technology priorities.
  • Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives across lending and financial-services processes.
  • Evaluate new products, features, partnerships, and business opportunities aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Monitor product performance, customer behaviour, portfolio metrics, and business KPIs to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Use data and analytics to support product decisions, business planning, and performance improvement.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to build scalable, secure, and reliable fintech platforms.
  • Identify process gaps and implement improvements across customer journeys and operational workflows.
  • Work with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure product initiatives align with applicable financial-services requirements.
  • Develop business cases, strategic plans, and recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Monitor industry trends, fintech innovation, digital lending models, and competitive developments.
  • Support strategic partnerships and ecosystem initiatives where required.
  • Establish effective governance, reporting, and execution mechanisms for major business and product programs.
  • Drive alignment between business objectives, product strategy, technology capabilities, and operational execution.
  • Mentor and guide cross-functional teams while promoting a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • 15+ years of experience across fintech, financial services, digital lending, product management, business strategy, technology, or related domains.
  • Strong understanding of digital lending products and end-to-end lending lifecycle.
  • Proven experience working in technology-driven financial-services or fintech organisations.
  • Strong understanding of customer acquisition, onboarding, credit, underwriting, disbursement, collections, servicing, and retention processes.
  • Experience leading complex product, business, technology, or transformation initiatives.
  • Strong commercial and strategic thinking with the ability to translate opportunities into executable plans.
  • Excellent understanding of digital products, customer journeys, technology platforms, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using business and product metrics.
  • Excellent stakeholder-management skills and ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Experience working closely with Product, Engineering, Risk, Operations, Finance, Analytics, and Compliance functions.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment.
  • Strong understanding of financial-services risk, governance, compliance, and operational considerations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, drive execution, and take ownership of strategic initiatives.
  • Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred.

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of experience across fintech, financial services, digital lending, product management, business strategy, technology, or related domains
  • Strong understanding of digital lending products and the end-to-end lending lifecycle
  • Experience working in technology-driven financial-services or fintech organizations
  • Understanding of customer acquisition, onboarding, credit, underwriting, disbursement, collections, servicing, and retention processes
  • Experience leading complex product, business, technology, or transformation initiatives
  • Strong commercial and strategic thinking with ability to translate opportunities into executable plans
  • Understanding of digital products, customer journeys, technology platforms, automation, and data-driven decision-making
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities using business and product metrics
  • Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Experience working with Product, Engineering, Risk, Operations, Finance, Analytics, and Compliance functions
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment
  • Understanding of financial-services risk, governance, compliance, and operational considerations
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, drive execution, and take ownership of strategic initiatives
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
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