About Univest and the role
Univest is building the most trusted investment platform for India. With advisory-first
brokerage, high-quality research, algorithmic tools, and a seamless trading experience, we're empowering millions of retail investors to trade smarter and invest with confidence.
We are a Series A company, trusted by marquee global VC, and are entering our next phase of growth - scaling brokerage, expanding advisory, and building advanced AI-driven investment solutions. You will be responsible for leading and scaling the stock broking vertical, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategy.
This is a high-impact leadership role that requires strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and a proven track record in driving business growth, compliance, and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the business, defining go-to-market strategies, ensuring regulatory adherence, and leveraging technology to create a robust and competitive broking platform.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Leadership & Strategy :
- Define and implement the strategic vision and roadmap for the stock broking vertical in alignment with the company's long-term goals.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, performance, and compliance.
2. Sales, Revenue & Growth :
Develop and execute a high-impact sales and distribution strategy to achieve market penetration and revenue targets.Drive customer acquisition by leveraging cross-selling opportunities within the existing user base and external ecosystems.Implement data-driven approaches for lead generation, sales forecasting, and customer acquisition.Establish partnerships with banks, NBFCs, fintech companies, and institutional investors to expand market reach.3. Operations & Technology :
Oversee the end-to-end broking operations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to best practices.Champion automation and AI-driven tools to optimize trading execution, customer engagement, and risk management.Collaborate with technology teams to build a scalable, secure, and high-performance trading platform.Monitor and implement emerging industry trends, including algorithmic trading and AI-driven market insights.4. Compliance & Risk Management :
Ensure 100% compliance with SEBI, NSE, BSE, and other regulatory frameworks.Proactively monitor and manage operational risks, trading risks, and market risks through a structured risk management framework.Engage with regulatory authorities and legal teams to stay ahead of compliance requirements.Establish and enforce rigorous internal audit processes and governance structures.5. Customer Experience & Market Positioning :
Develop a superior customer experience strategy to enhance client engagement and retention.Leverage analytics and feedback mechanisms to continuously improve service offerings and product innovation.Position the broking business as a market leader through strategic branding, marketing, and thought leadership initiatives.Key Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent qualification is preferred.Minimum 15 years of experience in the Stock Broking Industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.Deep understanding of broking, trading operations, market trends, and regulatory landscapes.Proven expertise in P&L management, sales strategy, and business scaling.Strong working knowledge of SEBI, NSE, BSE, regulatory frameworks, and risk management policies.Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.(ref : iimjobs.com)