Rupeek: Redefining Gold Loans for a Digital India

The Opportunity:

India boasts a $2 trillion gold market, yet traditional gold loans are often cumbersome and lack transparency. Rupeek, established in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, is changing this landscape. We are India's leading asset-backed digital lending fintech platform, committed to making credit accessible and convenient.

Our Approach:

Rupeek leverages cutting-edge technology and an automated asset-light model to transform gold loan disbursal. Our secure, low-touch processes offer a friction-free experience for over 5 lakh satisfied customers across India. With strategic partnerships with leading banks and financial institutions, Rupeek unlocks the value of gold assets for our borrowers.

Why Rupeek?

• Shape the Future of Finance: Join us in revolutionizing the way India accesses credit through innovation, technology, and a commitment to building a more inclusive financial ecosystem
• Profitable Scale is Our Focus: We are now prepared and committed to achieving a profitable scale while remaining dedicated to financial inclusion.
• Backed by Industry Leaders: Marquee investors like Accel Partners, Bertelsmann, Elevation Capital, GGV Capital, Peak XV and many more fuel our growth, demonstrating confidence in our innovative approach.

Are you a leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

If you share our passion for making a difference, Rupeek offers the perfect platform to leverage your expertise and shape the future of gold-backed lending in India.

This is your chance to build a company at the forefront of financial innovation and market leadership.

Job Description:

Overview:

As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead Rupeek’s academy and play a crucial role in driving fresher hiring, training and distribution scaleup leading to growth of the business. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in program management, especially fresher hiring and academy operations, a deep understanding of working with sales & operations teams, and the ability to communicate effectively with top management as well as regional teams, HR, tech etc.

Responsibilities:

• Program Ownership:
• Take ownership of end-to-end ownership of Rupeek academy from sourcing and training to driving promotion and integration into Rupeek’s field workforce.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of program goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs), along with the academy PnL.
• Execution and Implementation:
• Design and drive plans and initiatives around sourcing high potential freshers in collaboration with HR, training, driving fungibility and transition of the field teams to increased productivity, market share and wider distribution
• Design and execute a best-in-class training program around ensuring top frontline talent constantly moves up the ladder and is engaged with the organization
• Progress Monitoring:
• Establish robust tracking mechanisms to monitor the progress and performance for all initiatives and frontline employees
• Regularly analyze program data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Communication and Reporting:
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise progress reports on initiatives to top management.
• Effectively communicate program updates, challenges, and successes to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure support and alignment with program objectives.
• Address stakeholder concerns and proactively communicate changes or adjustments to the program.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in program design and execution.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to gather insights from stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience fresher hiring and training, preferably in running or setting up a field sales academy.
• Experience of working in the intersection of HR and business teams
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful program implementation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.