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AVP/DVP Risk ManagementWho we are?Kaleidofin Capital Pvt Ltd (KCPL), incorporated on March 19, 2021, is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) focused on enabling finance to informal enterprises and underserved customer segments often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. KCPL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kaleidofin Pvt Ltd (KPL) and operates as part of a larger digital ecosystem built by KPL whose mission is to ensure finance for everyone, everywhere. KCPL specializes in enterprise loans [Nano Business, Agri/Dairy, Women entrepreneur loans] and leverages KPL’s ki credit platform and ki score driven origination via a partnership model with high quality originatorsKCPL received its NBFC certification in 2022, officially authorizing it to conduct lendingactivities. Since then, the company has expanded its operations to over 437 districts across 12+ states in India, leveraging Kaleidofin’s established presence in these regions. This extensive reach allows KCPL to make a substantial impact in rural and semi-urban regions, effectively bridging the financing gap for informal and small-scale businesses.Utilizing the proprietary “ki score” – an advanced supervised machine learning algorithm that specializes in assessing credit risk for thin file customers, KCPL has built credit book of INR 1.8 billion, primarily focused on informal micro-enterprises, agricultural and allied industries, and loans for women entrepreneurs. This growth is backed by partnerships with banks, large NBFCs, and a strong network of originators. Additionally, KCPL’s expertise in debt capital markets and structured finance has enabled it to leverage a diverse set of funding sources to support its lending initiatives.KCPL’s strategic direction is guided by a distinguished board,including three co-founder directors:Mr. Puneet Gupta, Mrs. Sucharita Mukherjee, and Mr. Vipul Sekhsaria. They are supported by Independent Director Mr. Ramanathan. Kaleidofin Capital is led by a team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in finance, technology, and customer impact. The leadership team combines years of experience with a shared commitment to driving meaningful change through delivery of suitable finance.Kaleidofin Private Limited is a fintech focused on the mission to build a digital ecosystem ensuring finance for everyone, everywhere. We provide the ki credit platform, combining credit health assessment (ki score), middleware rails and best-in-class risk management (ki view) to enable the financial ecosystem to serve customers better. Via credit health scores for impactful finance and innovative debt structures to scale, Kaleidofin is driving towards its goal to unlock access to tailored finance for women, agri and nano entrepreneurs – in India, Bangladesh and East Africa. The platform has unlocked debt capital of cumulatively more than USD 4.27 billion for over 6.75 million customers and small enterprises working in the informal economy. Over the years, Kaleidofin has raised capital of USD 42 million from marquee investors, including The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Rabo Partnerships, IDH Farmfit Fund, Oikocredit, Flourish, Omidyar Network, Blume Ventures, and Bharat Fund, who share our commitment to financial inclusion and impact.What you’ll do?As AVP/DVP Risk, you will lead the development and implementation of the company’s risk management strategy across credit, operational, and regulatory domains. This role demands a strategic mindset,strong analytical skills,and a deep understanding of the NBFC and Banking sector and regulatory landscape in India. The ideal candidate will be an experienced risk management leader, capable of managing and mitigating risks in alignment with the company’s growth objectives, regulatory requirements and customer impact.Risk Strategy& Framework DevelopmentEvolve and implementa comprehensive risk management frameworkthat aligns with business goals, regulatory requirements, and market conditions.Actively oversee risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across credit, operational and compliance risks.Ensure policies and frameworks are kept updatedto identify, assess,monitor, measure and control a broad spectrum of risks.Monitor emerging credit risks (e.g., identity fraud) and recommend proactive measures.Credit Risk ManagementManage risk for the retailand wholesale portfolio. Should have managedorganization level credit risk policies and procedures, including underwriting standards, risk appetite frameworks, credit scoring models and collections processes.Work with the credit team to develop robust risk assessment tools, especially for lending products offered to diverse customer segments in India.Strong and deep understanding of the business.Evaluate business practicesfrom a risk lens, including helping report to the Board and Board Committees and providing leadership in the effectiveness of across the organization.Ensure effective and continuous portfolio monitoring, stress testing, and expected credit loss forecasting and manage potential default risks.Operational and Regulatory Compliance for creditEnsure compliance with regulatory reporting guidelines issued by RBI and other authorities. Ensure timely regulatory reporting, organized audits, and lead initiatives to improve compliance culture across the organization.Ensure that credit risk management controls, systems,and processes are workinglike clockwork.Data-Driven Risk ManagementLeverage data analytics, AI, and machine learning tools to enhance data insights for risk control, provide inputs to improve risk modeling, fraud detection, and early- warning systems.Implement advanced data-driven strategies for more accurate risk assessment and mitigation.Work closely with business partnersand stakeholders to recommend approaches that will improve the ability to address emerging business issues and trends.Work with internal Data Science and Risk Product teams to develop new capabilities based on both partner level and end borrower level risk management needsRisk Reporting & Stakeholder CommunicationPrepare and presentregular risk reportsto senior management and the board, providing insights into portfolio performance, emerging risks,and key risk indicators.Foster a risk-aware culture across the organization throughtraining and risk management education for employees and other stakeholders.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead and mentora high-performing risk management team, encouraging a proactive and analytical approach to risk analysts.Engage with cross-functional teams to ensurealignment of risk strategies with business and operational goals.Who you need to be?Master’s degree in finance, economics, risk management, or a relatedfield.Minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in risk management, ideallyin the NBFC, banking, or financial services sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Experience in both wholesale and retail lendingwould be preferred. Experience in a business role within the banking and NBFC space will be an added advantage.Strong knowledge of credit and financial risk, operational risk in the context of an NBFC; familiarity with RBI regulations.Sectoral understanding of financial institutions and strong abilityto interpret financialtrends.Proficiency in risk management and data analyticstools, ideally includingPython and SQL will be an added advantageAdvanced analytical skills, with experience in quantitative risk modeling, portfolioanalysis, and loss forecasting.Should have held a positionof authority in terms of allocation and appropriating exposure limits.Demonstrated resilience – strong runs with companies and experience in efficient risk management while taking businesses to scale.Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to risk management.Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk insights to senior executives and drive decisions.Self-starter who takes personal ownership. Ability to drive projects with minimal guidance.High integrity and a commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance.High learnability and an open attitude. Seeks out knowledge, ideas and feedback.Location – Chennai.