MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.
Job Description
Are you ready to make your mark in the dynamic and rapidly evolving FinTech and Payments space, both in India and globally? If you're passionate about driving financial inclusion, enjoy diving into research and analytics, thrive on uncovering insights from data, and excel at crafting impactful stories that connect ideas seamlessly, we want you on board!
Business Execution-
Participate in assignment planning, primary research and client presentations
Lead shorter duration assignments under supervision by senior team members
Execute assignments with attention to detail and focus on quality
Data analysis and excellent business writing skills
Be able to bring in structure and build concepts from limited information
Build camaraderie with the team and strive towards individual contribution as well as being a team player
Maintain seamless and transparent communication within the team
Curious to learn and grow in the organization
Achieve alignment with organization’s work culture
Open to frequent travel within the country and internationally occasionally
Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications
Understanding of India’s financial services industry is desirable not mandatory
Essential Skills:
Previous experience in consulting or research will be an advantage
Passionate about digital financial services and its application to achieve large-scale impact
Ability to think and act strategically
Understanding of payments systems and financial services is desirable
Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent report structuring and story boarding skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information in an insightful and
structured manner, both written and oral
Ability to lead assignments under the supervision by senior team members
Strong attention to detail with good field orientation and proven inter personal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point
Ability to own your work and build accountability
Requirements
Qualifications:
A master’s degree in economics, public/business administration, social sciences or a related field is desirable
Other requirements:
Experience in managing relationships with banks, fintech, financial inclusion, government, and think-tanks in India is preferred;
Experience in market research, product development, business strategy is preferred