MSME Consultant - Banking - Finance / Credit / Sales / Product / Operations - Contractual - MBB Consulting Firm
At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique / specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.
Our client is a leading consulting firm partnering with a prominent public sector bank on a transformative, 12-month strategic engagement. The initiative aims to design and implement a robust medium-term strategy for the bank, with a strong emphasis on MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise) sector development. This project presents a rare opportunity to make an industry-wide impact, driving the next generation of financial solutions, operational excellence, and ecosystem innovation for MSME clients.
The consulting firm seeks to onboard a select group of 3-5 senior consultants with proven MSME expertise. These professionals will play a pivotal role in shaping the bank's MSME agenda-working closely with client teams and stakeholders to validate approaches, drive strategic decisions, and ensure successful execution of core initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive process improvement efforts, streamlining operational workflows and enhancing service delivery for MSME clients
- Design and develop innovative, client-centric financial products tailored to the evolving needs of MSMEs
- Optimize sourcing channels and lead generation, deploying data-driven strategies to improve customer acquisition and conversion
- Strengthen MSME credit underwriting processes and design robust BRE (Borrower Risk Evaluation) models to drive more effective loan decisioning
- Build and scale a holistic MSME ecosystem-developing digital platforms, fostering partnerships with large enterprises, and launching initiatives for improved market access, productivity, and sustainability
- Develop and implement partnership models with NBFCs, fintechs, and other institutions to drive co-lending and financial innovation
- Advise on equity finance, investment products, and merchant banking activities throughout the MSME lifecycle, including startup analysis and pre-IPO support
Your Background
Deep domain expertise in MSME banking, product innovation, credit evaluation, and process optimization5-10 years of experience advising public sector banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and / or banksTrack record of successful delivery of process and product redesign initiatives in the financial services sectorStrong analytical skills with hands-on exposure to BRE models, credit underwriting, ecosystem building, and partnership managementAdvanced degrees (MBA, CA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred; certification in relevant domains highly valuedCollaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across client and partner organizationsThis is a 12 month (extendable) contractual opportunity in BKC, Mumbai. If you have the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply!(ref : iimjobs.com)