Weekday AI

Lead Product manager

Weekday AI Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Technology, Information and Internet · 11-50 employees

12 h ago
product-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

The Lead Product Manager will develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth within the BFSI-focused education sector. They will build and manage relationships with senior industry stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects to enhance institutional visibility.

What they look for

Strategic Planning Business Development Stakeholder Management Relationship Building BFSI Industry Knowledge Partnership Management Market Analysis Leadership Development Project Management Communication Presentation Skills Negotiation Business Acumen Strategic Partnerships Executive Communication

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or the BFSI sector with a strong understanding of the financial ecosystem. Proven ability to engage with CXOs and senior decision-makers is essential for this high-ownership role.

Full description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and strategic professional to contribute to the growth of a BFSI-focused education and leadership development institution based in Mumbai. The role will involve working in a high-growth environment focused on developing industry-ready talent and building strong relationships across the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen, stakeholder-management capabilities, and experience working with senior professionals, institutions, or organisations within the BFSI ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities• Develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organisational growth and long-term objectives.

  • Build and manage relationships with senior BFSI professionals, industry leaders, corporate organisations, and strategic partners.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and business growth across the BFSI ecosystem.
  • Work closely with leadership teams to evaluate market opportunities, industry trends, and emerging business priorities.
  • Develop strong engagement models with banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, fintechs, and other relevant organisations.
  • Lead strategic projects from conceptualisation through execution, ensuring clear timelines, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement initiatives that enhance institutional visibility, industry engagement, and business impact.
  • Represent the organisation in meetings, industry forums, partnerships, and senior stakeholder discussions.
  • Develop presentations, business proposals, strategic plans, and executive-level communication materials.
  • Monitor BFSI industry developments, market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
  • Establish processes and frameworks that support scalable growth and long-term institutional development.
  • Work with senior leadership to solve complex business challenges and drive high-impact initiatives.
  • Build a strong network across the BFSI ecosystem and leverage relationships to create strategic opportunities.

What Makes You a Great Fit• 8+ years of professional experience in strategy, business development, partnerships, consulting, BFSI, education, or a related field.

  • Strong understanding of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) ecosystem.
  • Proven experience working with senior stakeholders, CXOs, industry leaders, or institutional decision-makers.
  • Strong track record of building strategic partnerships and developing new business opportunities.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
  • Strong commercial and business acumen with the ability to identify and evaluate growth opportunities.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to operate comfortably in a senior, high-ownership role with significant autonomy.
  • Strong networking capabilities and the ability to build trusted relationships across the BFSI industry.
  • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and working closely with senior leadership.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and convert strategic ideas into measurable outcomes.
  • Passion for BFSI, leadership development, professional education, and building industry-academia or industry-talent ecosystems.

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