Rupeek - Senior Manager/Associate Director - Growth & Strategy Cards Business - IIT/BITS/NIT/IIM/ISB/FMS/MDI

SM/AD - Growth & Strategy Cards

Profile Summary:

- As the SM/AD - Growth & Strategy Cards, you will own and drive key growth and strategic initiatives for our cards business. This is a highly visible role, directly contributing to the growth agenda by identifying new opportunities, optimizing existing processes, and leading strategic projects from concept to execution.

- Your strong startup background, analytical prowess, and ability to execute will enable you to succeed in this dynamic and fast-growing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, marketing, operations, and data analytics, to ensure the success of key initiatives and ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.

Job Title: Senior Manager / Associate Director - Growth & Strategy, Cards

Education: BTech/MBA/CA from a top-tier institution.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in growth, business strategy or program management roles

Location: Bangalore

Key Responsibilities:

Growth Strategy & Channel Development:

- Lead the development of channels and strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and product optimization within the cards business.

- Identify growth opportunities in new market segments, emerging trends, and partnerships to enhance product offerings.

- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement data-driven growth plans that align with company goals.

Program Management:

- Own end-to-end execution of growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with key business objectives and timely delivery.

- Act as a program manager for complex, cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with teams from marketing, product, data, and customer experience.

- Track and report on the success of growth programs, developing actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Initiatives:

- Manage and implement high-impact, long-term strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

- Explore new product opportunities and design go-to-market strategies for product launches.

- Lead competitive analysis and industry benchmarking to position the business favorably in the marketplace.

Analytics & Performance Optimization:

- Analyze customer behavior, product performance, and financial metrics to uncover growth levers and inform decision-making.

- Use data to develop, test, and scale high-potential initiatives, and continuously monitor results to optimize performance.

- Partner with data teams to build dashboards and tools that provide insights into key growth metrics.

Stakeholder Management:

- Work with senior leadership, external partners, and internal teams to influence and drive the success of strategic projects.

- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, providing clear updates on growth initiatives, roadmaps, and outcomes.

Skills & Persona:

- BTech/MBA/CA from a top-tier institution.

- 3+ years of experience in growth, business strategy, or program management roles, preferably with a background in fast-growing startups or fintech environments.

- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, including driving them to successful outcomes with minimal guidance.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.

- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

- Experience in the cards/payments industry is a plus but not mandatory.

- Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on execution, problem-solving, and delivering results.

- Demonstrated ability to drive growth and innovation in a high-paced, results-oriented environment.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a high-growth, dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the business.

Work with a team of passionate, ambitious professionals who are building innovative products in the financial services space.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career development in a fast-growing company.