Microfinance Industry Network

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: AVP (SRO)/Manager (SRO)

No. of positions: One (1)

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Reporting to: Vertical Head

1. Background

Microfinance Industry Network (MFIN) was established in 2009. In 2014, MFIN was recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as India’s first Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for the NBFC-MFIs.

MFIN Members are RBI regulated entities comprising of Banks, Small Finance Banks, NBFCs, NBFC-MFIs, Banking Correspondents, Credit Bureau, Fintech companies, among several others.

MFIN focuses on creating an enabling policy and business environment for its members to purvey responsible finance with the highest standards of customer protection and corporate governance. The core areas of work for MFIN are Self-Regulation, Advocacy & Development, State Initiatives and Communications. More details are available at www.mfinindia.org.

MFIN is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to strengthening inclusion and gender diversity at the workplace. We provide supportive work life policies and are committed to maintaining dignity and respect for all.

MFIN offers you an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with Vertical Head (Self-Regulation & Compliance). This would require involvement in
1. Collecting and analyzing data from MFIN members to facilitate adherence to regulations and guidelines.
2. Participating in time bound projects including project planning, execution, monitoring of activities, coordinating with project partners etc.
3. Capacity building through webinars, workshops, training programmes and relevant content creation.
4. Collaborating to create appropriate content and dissemination through reports/ research documents/ presentations/ audio-visuals.
5. Undertaking visits to existing MFIN Members/Associates for knowledge dissemination, promoting/explaining various MFIN initiatives, fact finding, evaluation, capacity building, etc.

• Stay up-to-date on latest developments in the financial inclusion space and microfinance including regulatory and policy changes, innovations and best practices, nationally and globally

• Any other work that is deemed necessary from time-to-time

3. Required Qualification and Competencies


Core

Essential

1. A commitment to MFIN’s core values of integrity, respect, teamwork and innovation.
2. Sensitivity towards gender, ethnic and cultural identities

Qualification, Work Experience & Knowledge

Essential

1. Masters in management, development studies, economics, public policy (or any relevant discipline) with a sound academic track record.
2. Five to ten years of relevant professional experience in a financial services organization or an industry body/policy think-tank.
3. Understanding of financial services/financial inclusion space.
4. Interest in technology

Desirable

1. Experience of engaging with corporate sector, development sector institutions & policy makers.
2. Exposure to financial services/ financial inclusion space.
3. Qualitative/quantitative research experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

7. Interpersonal skills
8. Ability to work in teams
9. Project planning and execution
10. Report drafting and analytical skills
11. Felicity with written and spoken English
12. Experience with Word, Excel and Powerpoint
13. Willingness and ability to travel

Desirable

1. Exposure to web-based literature survey
2. Mathematics at least up to intermediate level and a comfort with numbers

Women are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a one page covering letter stating why you think you are suitable for this position along with your resume to hr@mfinindia.org latest by May 1st, 2024. Do make sure that you mention the job title in the covering letter as well as the subject line of the email.