Deputy Manager - Culture & Engagement

Deputy Manager - Culture & Engagement

Location : Bangalore Function : People & Culture

About Credit Saison India :

Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CS India) is one of the country's fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintechs. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India's huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population.

Credit Saison India is committed to growing as a lender and evolving its offerings in India for the long-term for MSMEs, households, individuals and more. Credit Saison India is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and has an AAA rating from CRISIL (a subsidiary of S&P Global) and CARE Ratings.

Currently, Credit Saison India has a branch network of 80+ physical offices, 2.06 million active loans, an AUM of over US$2B and an employee base of about 1,400 employees.

Credit Saison India is part of Saison International, a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people.

Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ) of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and one of Japan's largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment. Based in Singapore, Saison International's global operations span over Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, with active investments in debt, equity, corporate venture capital, and technology.

About the Role :

We're looking for a passionate culture builder to join our People & Culture team. As Assistant / Deputy Manager - Culture, you will be the driving force behind our diversity and inclusion, and employer branding initiatives. This role is about creating an environment where every employee feels valued, inspired, and empowered to thrive.

What You'll Do :

• Design & implement DEI programs to improve representation, inclusion, and belonging.
• Review policies, run awareness sessions, and support employee resource groups.
• Build and execute employer branding campaigns across social media, careers site, campuses, and industry forums.
• Partner with HR, Marketing, and leaders to embed DEI and EVP in talent practices.
• Track DEI & branding metrics, prepare dashboards, and recommend improvements.
• Manage vendors, budgets, and content creation (stories, videos, campaigns)
• Champion inclusivity, embed equitable practices, and track progress.
• Build recognition culture - manage rewards and recognition frameworks that celebrate everyday impact.
• Measure impact - track participation, feedback, and outcomes to continuously raise the bar.

What You'll Bring

Impact of the Role

Your work will directly shape how employees experience our culture - making inclusion a lived reality across the organisation across 80+ locations