Lead - Business Planning, Strategy & Market Research, Hyderabad

POSITION SUMMARY: In this role you will turn data and insights gained from market research and analysis, into strategic and operational plans.

Excellent communication skills translate view of macro and micro economic indicators blending with industry dynamics and organisation priorities for creating a long-term strategic plan.

Role will involve engaging with leadership teams ensuring streamlined execution and delivery across multiple projects on the corporate strategy team, pivoting effectively based on evolving agendas and priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Market Research & Strategic Insights: Track macro and micro economic indicators of Indian economy and emerging markets.

Conducting thorough market research to stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes and competitive dynamics.

Conduct deep-dive research on the MSME and microfinance sectors, focusing on market gaps, trends, customer behavior, and emerging risks.

Analyze regulatory developments and industry benchmarks to align strategic choices with long-term compliance and competitiveness.

Support leadership with insights on new markets, products, partnerships, and policy-level changes.

Design process for integrating microfinance operations with secured lending and formal banking ecosystems.

Create strategy documents with thorough analysis of internal and external factors, including financial metrics.

Track industry, competition, and economic trends, and recommend timely actions for the business.

Business Planning: Analysis of current situation (internal and market) to derive relevant trends.

Identify growth opportunities, define business models, and shape go-to-market strategies for underserved customer segments.

Work closely with product and business leaders to conceptualize expansion plans, new offerings, and operational frameworks.

Drill down into costs and variances to identify root causes for changes in cost and revenue.

Segment customers and analyse their lifecycle across business verticals to identify opportunities and risks.

Provide financial analysis and clear insights on the costs and benefits of different strategy options.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate cross-functionally with Credit, Risk, Product, Finance, and Operations teams to co-create and implement strategic initiatives with financial inputs.

Prepare strategic presentations and business narratives for internal leadership and external partners.

Design & publish a comprehensive suite of reports and dashboards to manage business performance and connect all initiatives together.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE: MBA in Finance/Strategy/Analytics/CA or equivalent from a Tier-1/2 institute.10–15 years of experience in NBFCs, BFSI, or strategy consulting, with significant exposure to MSME, secured loans, or microfinance.

Good understanding of the retail banking, secured and unsecured products, regulatory landscape, deep understanding of rural and semi urban markets.