Strategy and Operations Analyst (Fresher)

At Prodigal we are building AI Agents for loan servicing and collections. Founded in 2018 by IITB alumni our journey began with one bold mission: to eradicate the inefficiencies and confusion that have plagued the lending and collections industry for decades. We are backed by Y Combinator Accel and Menlo Ventures.

Today we stand at the forefront of a seismic shift in the industry building Agentic AI applications for consumer finance. Powered by our cutting-edge platform Prodigals Intelligence Engine (PIE) were creating the next-generation agentic workforce - one that empowers companies to achieve unprecedented levels of operational excellence and intelligence.

With over half a billion consumer finance interactions processed and a growing impact on more than 100 leading companies across North America weve established ourselves as the go-to partner for organizations that demand more from their AI solutions. Our unparalleled experience coupled with our trusted customer relationships uniquely positions us to build Agentic AI applications that will revolutionize the future of consumer finance.

At Prodigal we are driven by a singular unrelenting purpose: to transform how consumer finance companies engage with their customers and in turn drive successful outcomes for all.

About The Team

Youll join Prodigals Strategy & Operations team the consulting arm of the company. We partner with creditors in consumer finance (Banks NBFCs & BNPLs and debt collection agencies) to transform how they engage with consumers using data-driven insights and AI-powered workflows. The team sits at the intersection of product data science and client operations: designing strategy building execution pipelines and running experiments that deliver measurable lifts in recoveries and channel performance.

Role Overview

As a Strategy & Operations Analyst you will work with the team to execute and scale high-impact strategies and initiatives for clients. Youll both build and scale: owning live AI based strategies testing new ideas identifying and solving client challenges and driving strategic initiatives.

This is beyond a traditional consulting role where impact ends at strategic recommendations. Here you will own strategies end-to-end from design to live execution. Youll have visibility over their direct measurable impact on real business outcomes. Youll operate in a high-growth environment with accelerated learning full ownership and continuous exposure to CXOs. The role also offers periodic travel to the US for client meetings and industry conferences giving you on-ground global exposure.

This role is designed as a fast-growth pathway into a Strategy & Operations Lead position based on performance learning velocity and leadership readiness.

Mode of work - 5 days in office

What makes you a good fit

You enjoy solving real-world problems and taking full ownership of outcomes not just analyses. You combine structured thinking with execution discipline and are comfortable working in fast-moving client-facing environments. Youre motivated by measurable impact continuous learning and early responsibility.

Responsibilities

Strategy:

• Act as a strategic advisor and industry expert to the CXOs of the customers you manage. They will rely on you for advice on whats best for their business
• Own end-to-end engagement strategy defining strategies to drive improvements in collections & recoveries self-serve usage and consumer experience
• Design structured experimentation frameworks by crafting hypotheses choosing success metrics and analyzing results to continuously refine strategy and inform scalable best practices
• Partner with data science teams to shape and operationalize models (e.g. channel affinity right-time-to-contact offer logic) ensuring strategies correctly leverage behavioral patterns

Analytics and Operations:

• Develop insightful scalable reports and dashboards to track key performance metrics and proactively track deviations trends and anomalies
• Lead the execution and monitoring of A/B tests to measure product improvements and optimize service delivery
• Continuously improve underlying processes and systems by designing structured experiments analyzing results and translating learnings into scalable improvements

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Mathematics or a related field
• Deep interest in consulting or product management
• Relevant data analytics experience
• Proficiency in Excel Python SQL and Tableau/other BI tools is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to clearly present findings to stakeholders and team members

Evaluation Process :

• Round 1
  • Intro communication and problem/puzzle solving (30 minutes)
  • Case study (60 minutes)
• Round 2
  • Culture fit (20 minutes)
• Final Shortlist/Offer announcement

Compensation: INR 20 Lakhs

• Base cash - 12 LPA
• Bonus cash - 1 LPA
• ESOPs - 5L (4 yrs vesting 1 year cliff)
• Benefits - 2 LPA (Food and travel)

Job Benefits:

• World-class team- Youll get the chance to learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people youll ever meet. Our team members have been part of BCG Deloitte EY Blackstone Meta Amazon and are IIT IIM BITS alumnus.
• Continuous education- As relentless seekers of knowledge we sponsor and support any training materials books courses and exam fees for upskilling yourself in areas related to your role - but thats not where it ends. If you make a good case for some extra learning were delighted to foot the tab.
• Food at the office Meals are on us. We wont let your stomach grumble while you hustle.
• Health insurance- Health always comes first. The health of your family is as important to us as it is to you. We offer insurance coverage for both you and your family.
• Flexible schedule- Were not a clock in clock out company. Morning person Start work while the worlds still sleeping. Night owl Ramp things up while others are winding down. Youre fully trusted to create the right conditions for your own personal peak productivity. We only ask that you be available to your teammates for seamless collaboration.
• Generous leave policy- Take all the time you need to recharge your batteries - no cap on vacation allowance here. Because a rested relaxed and refreshed mind is a happy and effective mind.
• Recreation & team activities We regularly indulge in friendly football table tennis cooking sessions and challenge each other to do those extra push ups or chug that 4^thdrink (of course thats Nimbu Pani)

Meet Sangram - (Cofounder and CTO) and hear his vision for Prodigal below (01:38)

From day 1 Prodigal has been defined by talented humble and hungry leaders and we want this mindset and culture to continue to blossom from top to bottom in the company. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work in a fast-paced intellectually-stimulating environment where you will be pushed to grow then please reach out because we are looking to build a transformational company that reinvents one of the biggest industries in the US.

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