Branch International - Head - MSME Business (10-15 yrs)

MSME Business Head

Branch Overview:

Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world's emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility.

Branch's mission-driven team is led by the founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. In 2019, Branch announced its Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms including Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Capital, Foundation Capital, Visa, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where human beings of all backgrounds can thrive.

Job Description:

- We are looking to onboard a business head to help incubate and lead a new line of business MSME loans.

Responsibilities:

- Define org strategy and plans for a digital first MSME business.

- P&L management including setting pricing, optimizing processes in coordination with other teams.

- Work with tech and operations teams to build the necessary infrastructure.

- Working with finance for business planning.

- Build distribution in partnership with marketing team.

- Hiring and managing a team, as necessary.

- Ensuring high compliance standards.

Requirements:

- 10-15 years in financial services. 5+ years in MSME lending, P&L management.

- Should have managed multiple geographies.

- Hands on experience in setting up and scaling distribution.

- Experience in co-lending and partnerships.

- Experience in digital lending/processes.

- Affinity for data, keenness to measure and track metrics.

- Deep expertise in credit policies and operational processes.

- Ability to build field teams.

- Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits of Joining:

- Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

- Competitive salary and equity package.

- A collaborative and flat company culture.

- Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally.

- Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance.

- Unlimited paid time off including personal leave, bereavement leave, sick leave.

- Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave.

- Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget.

- $500 Annual professional development budget.

- Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance.

- Team meals and social events- Virtual and In-person.

We're looking for more than just qualifications - if you're unsure that you meet the criteria but identify with our vision of providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services, please do not hesitate to apply!

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.