Assistant Manager- Fintech CoE

Position: Assistant Manager  

Who we are

NSRCEL is the innovation and entrepreneurship hub at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). With over 2800+ ventures incubated, collectively valued at over $7.3 billion, NSRCEL is a cornerstone of India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

We are driven by the mission to foster innovation, empower entrepreneurs, and catalyse economic growth. Our impact spans across diverse sectors, supported by esteemed organizations like NITI Aayog, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

NSRCEL’s collaborative approach extends to partnerships with industry leaders such as ICICI Securities, Maruti Suzuki, and Capgemini, enabling sector-focused incubation in Mobility, Fintech, Healthcare, Climate and more.

What will you do?

• Contribute to the design and implementation of program activities under the Fintech COE, aligning them with strategic objectives.
  
• Manage the fintech venture portfolio, identify areas for growth, and design support interventions to enhance venture outcomes.
  
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem partners, financial institutions, and fintech startups.
  
• Analyze program performance data and generate insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
  
• Organize and lead key events, workshops, partnerships and investor connects, ensuring impactful delivery.
  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high-quality experience for participating ventures.
  
• Research towards fintech startup ecosystem to build thesis, papers, program materials to build technical depth for the Fintech COE.
  
• Maintain program compliance and contribute to brand building in line with NSRCEL’s standards. 
  

Requirements

• Have 3-5 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, or startup ecosystem roles, preferably in fintech.
  
• Possess a strong understanding of fintech, innovation, or entrepreneurship ecosystems.
  
• Be comfortable working with diverse stakeholders and leading high-visibility initiatives.
  
• Have excellent analytical and communication skills.
  
• Be proactive, strategic, and driven to make a meaningful impact on the program and portfolio.