DMI Finance - Assistant Vice President - Product - Consumption Loans

Assistant Vice President - Product (Consumption Loans)

Role Overview :

DMI Finance is looking for a highly analytical and execution-focused AVP Product to be part of our Consumption Loan (CL) product team. The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end product ownership, including strategy formulation, partner integrations, risk alignment, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization.

Deep expertise in Consumer Durable Loans, with strong understanding of end-to-end customer journeys including merchant onboarding, consumption loan product construct, subvention/CIB schemes working, credit underwriting, loan origination, disbursement, EMI servicing, collections, and loan closure processes.

Hands-on experience working with ecosystem partners including online merchants, OEMs, retailer networks, payment gateways, lending service providers (LSPs), bureaus, and digital KYC providers, with a clear understanding of point-of-sale consumer durable financing, embedded lending journeys, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Strong familiarity with operational, credit, fraud, and portfolio management nuances across the Indian consumer lending ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for the Consumer Durable Loans portfolio.

- Design and optimize customer acquisition journeys across online, offline, and merchant-assisted channels.

- Lead integrations and operational alignment with merchant partners, OEMs, online E-commerce platforms, payment gateways, credit bureaus, eKYC providers, Account Aggregators, and lending technology platforms.

- Build and manage loan origination, approval, disbursement and EMI servicing flows

- Monitor portfolio performance including disbursals, approval rates, conversion rates, delinquency trends, NPAs, collection efficiency, and profitability metrics.

- Collaborate closely with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Collections, and Business teams to ensure seamless execution and adherence to RBI regulations.

- Prepare detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), and oversee UAT and go-live processes.

- Continuously identify process improvements to enhance customer experience, reduce turnaround time (TAT), improve merchant satisfaction, and strengthen risk controls.

- Drive product innovations such as zero-cost EMI, subvention programs, embedded finance solutions, and pre-approved loan offerings.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a reputed institution.

- 8-10 years of product management experience in Banking, NBFC, Fintech, or Consumer Finance organizations within the Indian lending ecosystem.

- Mandatory hands-on experience in Consumer Durable Loans, Point-of-Sale (POS) Financing, Online checkout financing.

- Strong understanding of digital onboarding, bureau integrations, eKYC, underwriting systems, and loan management systems (LMS).

- Experience managing merchant financing ecosystems and retail distribution partnerships.

- Sound knowledge of RBI regulations applicable to retail lending, digital lending guidelines, and consumer finance products.

- Experience working with Account Aggregator framework, alternative data sources, or embedded finance platforms is a plus.

- Strong analytical capabilities with a structured and detail-oriented approach.

- Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution in a regulated environment.

Core Competencies :

- Strategic thinking with strong execution orientation.

- High ownership and accountability.

- Ability to balance growth objectives with prudent credit risk management.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and performance-driven environment.