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Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Manager with a strong understanding of specifically US financial products into banking, investments and proven managerial capabilities. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and driving operational excellence while contributing to process improvements and strategic initiatives

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of senior associates and associates within the Banking/Investing vertical, driving team performance, productivity, and adherence to KPIs, identifying training needs and support capability building within the team.
• While performing research, oversee end-to-end project execution within the Banking/Investing domain. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality research.
• Develop and share subject knowledge expertise with team members, to help them navigate complex projects and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for domain-specific queries
• Support onboarding and training new team members, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions on Banking/Investing metrics. Develop and maintain SOPs, guidelines, and knowledge of repositories.
• Collaborate with analysts, to understand requirements and align on deliverables. Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and key insights.
• Track and evaluate team performance metrics, provide regular feedback to members in areas to improve, ensure timely delivery of projects with high accuracy (target: ≥97%), Proactively manage escalations and resolve delivery challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, identify opportunities to improve workflows, and optimize processes.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's/master's degree in finance, Business, investing or related field
• 4-7 years of experience in Banking/Investing domain
• Prior experience in team handling and people management, with demonstrated ability to provide clear direction, regular feedback, fair recognition, conflict resolution, and development support to team members.
• Strong understanding of financial products (banking, investments, crypto, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in process improvement and working with data/research-driven projects.

Perks :

• Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month)
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being
• Monthly Office Commutation Reimbursement Program
• Paid paternity and maternity leaves