Manager - Category

Job Description: Manager-CategoryRole Overview: We are looking for a high-calibre, high-ownership problem solver who enjoys tacklingambiguous business problems, building from scratch and turning ideas into outcomes.As a Manager–Category, you will work closely with the CXO and leadership teams on some of thecompany's most important strategic and business-building initiatives. You will be responsible for takingproblems from identification and diagnosis through solution design, experimentation and execution .This is a high-impact role at the intersection of strategy, product, pricing, operations and businessperformance . The role will require strong analytical thinking, an ability to rapidly understand newdomains, and the drive to work cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes.Key Responsibilities:1. Market Insights & Product StrategyDevelop a deep understanding of the gold loan market, customer segments, competitive landscape and emerging opportunities.Identify opportunities to create differentiated products, propositions and customer experiences.Translate market and customer insights into actionable product and category strategies.2. Experimentation & Rapid IterationDesign and execute pilots across product, pricing, processes and customer journeys.Develop hypotheses, define success metrics and use data to evaluate outcomes.Rapidly iterate based on learnings and scale successful initiatives across the business.3. Strategic Problem Solving & ExecutionOwn high-priority, ambiguous business problems from problem definition through implementation.Break complex problems into structured workstreams and drive execution with pace and rigour.Work across functions to identify dependencies, resolve bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery.4. Business Performance & AnalyticsDevelop a deep understanding of the business model, unit economics and key business drivers.Define and track metrics that measure the success of strategic initiatives.Build dashboards, analyses and performance frameworks to monitor progress and identifyopportunities for improvement.Use data and insights to influence business decisions and course-correct initiatives.5. Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with CXOs and senior leadership on critical strategic priorities.Influence and collaborate with Product, Technology, Risk, Finance, Marketing and other teams to drive outcomes.Communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.QualificationEducational Background: Strong academic pedigree with a Tier 1 Engineering or MBAbackground.Experience: 3-4 years of experience in strategy consulting firms (MBB, ATK, Strategy&, Dalberg,Auctus), high-growth startups (Flipkart, Ola, Swiggy), or leading corporations (ITC, HUL, P&G).Demonstrable spike in academic or professional achievements.Skills & Attributes:High degree of ownership and accountability.Strong aptitude and ability to quickly grasp new concepts and domains.Proven experience in structured problem-solving and stakeholder management.Ability to switch contexts and manage multiple priorities with passion, hunger, and perseverance.Desired Personal Traits:Passionate about driving change and making an impact.Hunger for learning and growth, with the ability to persevere through challenges.Strong context-switching skills, comfortable navigating complex and dynamic environments.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders.What You’ll GetHigh ownership and visibility: Work directly with CXOs and senior leadership on the company's most strategic priorities.Build from scratch: Opportunity to create products, processes and businesses rather than simply manage existing ones.Broad exposure: Work across strategy, product, pricing, operations, technology and business performance.Real business impact: See your ideas move from hypothesis to pilot to scaled implementation.Entrepreneurial environment: A culture that values initiative, experimentation, speed andproblem-solving.If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for solving complex problems and driving impactful change,we would love to hear from you!