Strategy Lead

About StrideOneStrideOne is a unified, technology-led financial platform and RBI-registered NBFC enabling MSMEs and high-growth businesses through structured credit solutions, receivables financing, and receivables management. We are focused on scaling our lending portfolio, diversifying capital sources, and building efficient, technology-led financial workflows.

Role OverviewWe are looking for a high-ownership Strategy & PMO Lead to drive strategic initiatives, solve cross-functional challenges, and ensure execution of key business priorities. This is a hands-on execution role focused on delivering outcomes, not just tracking or reporting progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives across growth, cost optimisation, and operations.
• Translate business goals into actionable milestones, timelines, and clear ownership.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across business, credit, risk, operations, and technology.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions and organisation-wide priorities.
• Lead special projects and ensure timely delivery of measurable outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of overall experience, including at least 3–4 years in an NBFC, bank, or financial institution (mandatory).
• Experience in strategy, PMO, business operations, transformation, or a Chief of Staff role.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and structured thinking skills.
• High ownership, urgency, and a bias for execution.
• Ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.