Business Head - New Initiatives the Role.
India1 Payments is driving financial inclusion across semi-urban and rural India through innovative financial services.
Were looking for a strategic and result oriented Business Head New Initiatives to spearhead our next phase of growth across emerging verticals such as AePS, DMT, CMS, BBPS, and other financial products.
This is a leadership role with full P&L ownership, responsible for building and scaling this new business from the ground up, driving partnerships, and leading high-impact teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Own P&L for new business vertical offering financial services focused on rural and semi-urban markets.
- Develop strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, ecosystem players, and technology providers.
- Define and execute distribution strategies across franchisee, digital, and B2B channels.
- Collaborate with product, tech, operations, and marketing teams to design customer journeys, pricing models, and GTM plans.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance team fostering innovation, agility, and ownership.
- Work closely with senior leadership and the board on strategy, progress, and key decisions.
- Ensure regulatory and compliance adherence in coordination with finance, legal, and risk teams.
Key Skills & Competencies :
Entrepreneurial mindset with proven experience in building businesses from 01 and scaling from 110.Deep understanding of the financial services, fintech, or allied sectors.Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking abilities.Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.Execution-focused leader comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment.Qualifications & Experience :
MBA / Postgraduate in Business, Finance, or related discipline (preferred).12+ years of experience with at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership role building or scaling a business line.Prior experience in fintech, banking, NBFC, or digital platform businesses preferred.(ref : iimjobs.com)