About The Company:

- Easebuzz is a payment solutions (fintech organisation) company which enables online merchants to accept, process and disburse payments through developer friendly APIs.

- We are focusing on building plug n play products including the payment infrastructure to solve complete business problems.

- Definitely a wonderful place where all the actions related to payments, lending, subscription, eKYC is happening at the same time.

- We have been consistently profitable and are constantly developing new innovative products, as a result, we are able to grow 4x over the past year alone.

- We are well capitalised and have recently closed a fundraise of $4M in March, 2021 from prominent VC firms and angel investors.

- We have got in-principle approval for payment aggregation authorization from RBI in 2022.

- Easebuzz's corporate culture is tied into the vision of building a workplace which breeds open communication and minimal bureaucracy.

- An equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

-One thing you can be sure of is that you will be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow.

About Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab (EDGE):

- The Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab is aimed at pioneering cutting-edge advancements in the payments industry.

- It serves as the frontier arm of Easebuzz, focused on exploring emerging technologies, crafting strategies, validating new ideas, and building prototypes designed to unlock the next phase of growth for the organization.

Role Overview:

- As a part of the Easebuzz Research and Innovation Lab, you will have the unique opportunity to work directly with CXOs and contribute to strategic decision-making.

- You'll join an agile, forward-thinking team committed to driving innovation with a long-term perspective-aligned with Easebuzz's vision of becoming a leading global player in the payments FinTech space.

Location: Pune, India

Team: Easebuzz Research and Innovation Lab (EDGE)

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead strategic planning, market research, and industry benchmarking to identify new business opportunities and innovation areas within the payments industry.

- Assess emerging business models and conduct feasibility studies for new financial products and use cases.

- Design and manage end-to-end innovation programs-from ideation and validation to prototype development-in collaboration with cross-functional teams (which may include technical teams for prototyping).

- Develop go-to-market strategies for successful prototypes, including preparatory work for licensing and regulatory compliance where needed.

- Participate in hackathons and regulatory sandbox programs to solve real-world problems identified by leading organizations.

- Write and publish insightful reports and articles on emerging trends and innovations in the payments sector.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Economics from Tier I/II institutions.

- 3-4 years of experience in business strategy, gained through consulting, corporate strategy roles, market research, or innovation labs.

- Strong understanding of the digital payments ecosystem, including card payments, fast payment systems, API banking, and cross-border payments.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense of ownership and the ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.

- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to payments and other Fintech domains is a strong advantage