Associate Manager - Easebuzz Research and Innovation Lab

About the Company

Easebuzz is a payment solutions (fintech organisation) company which enables online merchants to accept process and disburse payments through developer friendly APIs. We are focusing on building plug n play products including the payment infrastructure to solve complete bu siness problems. Definitely a wonderful place where all the actions related to payments lending subscription eKYC is happening at the same time.

We have been consistently profitable and are constantly developing new innovative products as a result we are able to grow 4x over the past year alone. We are well capitalised and have recently closed a fundraise of $4M in March 2021 from prominent VC firms and angel investors. We have got inprinciple approval for payment aggregation authorization from RBI in 2022. Easebuzzs corporate culture is tied into the vision of building a workplace which breeds open communication and minimal bureaucracy. An equal opportunity employer we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. One thing you can be sure of is that you will be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow.

EASEBUZZ PVT. LTD. HAS ITS PRESENCE IN PUNE MUMBAI BANGALORE GURUGRAM AND KOLKATA.

Role: Associate Manager (Research) Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab

Location: Pune India

About Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab (EDGE)

The Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab is aimed at pioneering cuttingedge advancements in the payments industry. It serves as the frontier arm of Easebuzz focused on exploring emerging technologies crafting strategies validating new ideas and building prototypes designed to unlock the next phase of growth for the organization.

Role Overview

The Research Analyst role at the Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab is aimed at supporting strategic innovation through deep research and insight generation in the fintech and payments domain. You will be responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative research on emerging technologies business models and regulatory developments. Your work will include market analysis competitive benchmarking and opportunity assessments to inform new business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on emerging fintech trends technologies and business models with a specific focus on the payments domain.

Analyze market data competitive landscapes and customer insights to support strategic decisionmaking.

Track and assess regulatory changes in the fintech and payments industry to identify potential impacts.

Assist in datadriven evaluations of new business opportunities and emerging trends.

Prepare detailed research reports presentations and written analyses to communicate findings effectively.

Contribute to thought leadership by writing blogs and articles on fintech innovations and industry developments.

Qualifications

Bachelors or masters degree in business Finance Economics Engineering or a related field from a Tier I/II institution.

13 years of experience in research market analysis or strategy preferably within fintech payments or technology sectors.

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Solid understanding of the fintech ecosystem particularly in payments including technologies like UPI card payments and crossborder remittances.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear actionable reports and insights.

Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel SPSS Tableau) and research methodologies.

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.

Attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the fintech domain particularly payments.