Senior Manager - Credit Risk

PAYU PAYMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED Job Description: Senior Manager – Credit Risk

Location Gurgaon / Bangalore / Mumbai

PayU, the fintech-arm of Naspers, is a leading financial services provider in global growth markets. We use our expertise and heritage in cross border and local payments to extend the services we offer to merchants and consumers. Our innovative technology, developed in-house as well as through investments and strategic partnerships, empowers billions of people and millions of merchants to buy and sell online, extending the reach of financial services.

PayU specialises in credit products and services for emerging markets across the globe. We are dedicated to removing risks to merchants, allowing consumers to use credit in ways that suit them and enabling a greater number of global citizens to access credit services. PayU focuses on delivering innovative fintech solutions. We connect consumers and businesses, improving access to credit in markets such as India and Africa.

With credit being the key business priority, Lazypay and Paysense, the alternate lending platforms, have been developed to offer credit solutions such as small ticket credit (Buy Now, Pay Later), app based personal loans and point of sale credit (Merchant EMI).

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Risk to lead our risk management initiatives and drive strategic decision-making across our lending portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing comprehensive risk management frameworks, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the organization's lending activities are carried out prudently, profitably, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Management

Lead and manage a team of risk analysts and specialists to deliver on business objectivesDevelop and execute comprehensive risk management strategies aligned with business goalsDrive organizational risk culture and ensure risk-aware decision making across all levelsPresent risk insights and recommendations to senior leadership and board committeesCollaborate with C-suite executives on portfolio strategy and risk appetite frameworks

Risk Framework Development

Design, implement and maintain enterprise-wide credit policies for digital lending productsEstablish risk governance frameworks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirementsLead the development of sophisticated risk models and scorecards for customer acquisition and managementCreate and optimize customer lifecycle management strategies to maximize profitability while managing risk

Analytics & Decision Science

Leverage advanced analytics on traditional, alternative and behavioral data to generate actionable insightsOptimize credit decisions including accept/decline rates, pricing strategies, and credit line managementMonitor portfolio performance, vintage analysis, and early warning indicatorsDrive data-driven decision making across the organization

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Partner with marketing, data science, product, technology, and business teams to ensure seamless executionManage relationships with external vendors, data providers, and regulatory bodiesLead cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer experience while maintaining risk standardsMentor and develop team members to build organizational risk management capabilities

Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal risk policiesInteract with internal and external regulators as requiredDevelop comprehensive documentation for risk strategies and proceduresImplement quality control processes and audit frameworks

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field8-12 years of progressive experience in risk management, with at least 3-5 years in leadership rolesProven track record in financial services, fintech, or digital lending environmentExperience managing teams and driving organizational change

Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Excel, and statistical programming languages (R/Python)Deep understanding of credit bureau data, risk scorecards, and credit risk modelingExperience with machine learning techniques and advanced analyticsKnowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in lending

Leadership & Soft Skills

Strong leadership and people management capabilitiesExcellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences including senior leadershipAbility to influence and drive change across cross-functional teamsStrategic thinking with ability to translate complex data into business insightsStrong project management skills with ability to handle multiple prioritiesInnovative mindset with focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or advanced degree in quantitative fieldExperience in emerging markets, particularly IndiaFamiliarity with fintech ecosystem and digital lending productsProfessional certifications in risk management (FRM, PRM, etc.)

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentivesOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative financial productsLeadership role in a fast-growing fintech organizationProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesCollaborative and dynamic work environment