Risk Policy Lead

Amartha is a technology company focused on creating shared prosperity by developing digital financial solutions for the grassroots economy. Founded in 2010 as a microfinance institution, Amartha connects rural, women-led micro-enterprises with affordable capital. Amartha is expanding as a tech company, building a microfinance ecosystem that connects to the growing digital economy through capital, investment, and payment services. By boosting the competitiveness of micro and small entrepreneurs, Amartha empowers women-led MSMEs, creates jobs, and fosters inclusive economic growth.

About The Role

This role will be under our digital risk of management team. This role will be responsible to track the lending portfolio's performance, analyze trends and risks across segments, and provide insights to stakeholders on portfolio health. Suggest adjustments to credit policies and risk limits. Work with credit risk, underwriting, and data science teams to align risk models with business strategy and create monitoring dashboards. Help develop lending risk policies and prepare regular reports on credit risk and portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of the lending portfolio, tracking key metrics.
• Conduct portfolio segmentation and cohort analysis to identify performance trends and potential risks across different segments and products.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders on portfolio health, suggesting adjustment to credit policy and risk limits.
• Work closely with the credit risk and underwriting teams to align risk models with overall credit policy and business strategy.
• Work closely with the Data Science team in the preparation of dataset required to make monitoring dashboard and ad-hoc assessment.
• Participate in the creation of risk policies that govern the lending process and activities.
• Prepare regular reports on credit risk and portfolio performance for stakeholders

Requirements

At Amartha, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, ensures equity, and fosters inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives—shaped by factors such as gender, age, race, ethnicity, education, culture, and life experiences—drive innovation and growth.

We actively welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us in building an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities and foster a sense of belonging that enables our employees to thrive and make meaningful contributions.