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Head Micro Assets

ESAF Small Finance Bank (ESAF SFB)
Thrissur ₹50K-3 LPA Posted 15 Jul 2025
FULL TIME
Reporting
Data Analysis
Security Management
Risk Management

Job Description

  • Business Strategy and Growth
  • Develop and implement the overall strategy for the Micro Assets business.
  • Achieve disbursement, portfolio outstanding (POS), and fee income targets.
  • Expand the Micro Assets portfolio into new geographies and customer segments.
  • Build strategic partnerships with NGOs, SHGs, and community-based organizations.
  • Credit and Portfolio Management
  • Drive credit underwriting policies balancing growth and asset quality.
  • Monitor portfolio quality (PAR, NPA, Write-off ratios) and take corrective actions.
  • Implement early warning systems and collection strategies.
  • Ensure credit risk is managed in line with the banks risk appetite framework.
  • Product and Process Innovation
  • Develop new microfinance products tailored to customer needs.
  • Continuously review and enhance customer onboarding, loan processing, and disbursement processes.
  • Leverage technology to streamline operations and improve customer experience.
  • Team Leadership and Capability Building
  • Lead a large team comprising regional, cluster, and branch-level micro-asset officers.
  • Set performance KPIs, monitor productivity, and drive team engagement.
  • Design and deliver capability-building programs to enhance field-force skills.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Governance
  • Ensure strict adherence to RBI regulations on priority sector lending (PSL) and microfinance guidelines.
  • Maintain strong governance practices, including credit audits and internal controls.
  • Prepare for regulatory and statutory inspections.
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with Credit Risk, Collections, Audit, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams.
  • Represent the Micro Assets vertical at internal governance committees and external forums.

Qualification:

  • Post-Graduate Degree in Management (MBA/PGDM) / Finance / Rural Management / Social Work.
  • Preferably with certifications in Microfinance / Risk Management.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 15-18 years of experience in financial services.
  • At least 7-10 years in leadership roles managing microfinance or small-ticket retail lending (secured or unsecured).
  • Experience in a Small Finance Bank / NBFC-MFI preferred
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