Rang De
Website:
rangde.org
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearerangde
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Industries: Financial Services
Job details:
Join us in building the future of rural financial empowerment. As Senior Manager, you will establish a network of AI-enabled Swabhimaan Kendras that help individuals learn, assess, access formal credit on demand, and build sustainable livelihoods with dignity and agency.
About Rang De
Rang De is India's pioneering social peer-to-peer lending platform, committed to making formal credit affordable, accessible and borrower-centric for underserved communities. Founded in 2008, Rang De has spent over a decade reimagining how credit reaches rural India by combining technology, trust and community participation.
Backed in its early years by Mr. Ratan Tata and recognised as a Champion of Change by the Prime Minister of India, Rang De has consistently been at the forefront of financial inclusion. Today, as an RBI-regulated NBFC-P2P lending platform, we connect social investors directly with rural entrepreneurs, farmers and artisans, enabling access to timely, transparent and affordable formal credit.
Our next chapter is even more ambitious. We are building a nationwide network of AI-enabled Swabhimaan Kendras that leverage Digital Public Infrastructure to enable digital financial literacy, assess credit readiness, provide on-demand access to formal credit with greater agency, and support entrepreneurship through AI-powered community mentors.
If you are passionate about combining technology, innovation and grassroots action to transform lives, this is an opportunity to build something that has the potential to redefine financial empowerment for millions of people across India.
We are a mission-driven team with bold ambitions, looking for exceptional individuals who are excited to create lasting social impact while shaping the future of inclusive finance.
Role
Senior Manager - Impact & Innovation
Work location
Delhi (NCR Region) - Remote role, requires travel.
Function
Impact and Innovation
Role Overview
Rang De is building a network of state-of-the-art Swabhimaan Kendras that empower communities through Digital Public Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence. These centres are designed to become trusted community hubs where people can build digital financial capability, assess their credit readiness, access formal credit on demand with greater agency, and receive entrepreneurship support through AI-powered community mentors.
As Senior Manager, you will play a pioneering role in establishing and scaling Swabhimaan Kendras across the region, working closely with local communities, ecosystem partners and entrepreneurs to create a sustainable model for financial inclusion and livelihood development.
Responsibilities
● Establish and operationalise Swabhimaan Kendras in the assigned region, ensuring they become trusted centres for digital financial empowerment.
● Build strong relationships with community institutions, local leaders, self-help groups, farmer producer organisations and other ecosystem partners.
● Enable community members to improve their digital and financial literacy through engaging learning experiences and AI-enabled tools.
● Facilitate digital assessments that help individuals understand their financial readiness and access formal credit with greater confidence and agency.
● Support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in accessing on-demand credit and entrepreneurship development services through AI-powered community mentors.
● Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Swabhimaan Kendras, ensuring a high-quality experience for every community member.
● Train, mentor and support local community facilitators to effectively use digital platforms and AI tools.
● Monitor key outcomes, document learnings and share regular progress reports with the central team.
● Capture stories, photographs and best practices that demonstrate the impact of the Swabhimaan Kendras and enable continuous improvement across locations.
● Identify opportunities to strengthen the Kendras through new partnerships, innovative programs and community-led initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for builders, problem-solvers and changemakers who are excited about creating the future of rural financial empowerment.
You will thrive in this role if you have:
● 4- 6 years of experience in the social sector, rural development, livelihoods, financial inclusion or community development.
● Experience working with diverse stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, self-help groups, farmer producer organisations, government agencies and community institutions.
● Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and decision-making abilities, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity and design practical solutions.
● Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas for diverse audiences.
● A collaborative leadership style with experience in mentoring, coordinating or leading teams and community stakeholders.
● A genuine passion for creating social impact and improving the lives of
underserved communities.
● An entrepreneurial mindset—you are self-driven, resourceful, curious, adaptable and excited to build something from the ground up.
● Enthusiasm for leveraging technology, Digital Public Infrastructure and AI to solve real-world development challenges.
● A postgraduate degree in Management (MBA), Social Work (MSW), Rural Management, Development Studies or another relevant discipline.
● The ability to document, communicate and showcase impact through compelling stories, insights and data.
Bonus points if you have:
● Experience in financial inclusion, digital literacy, entrepreneurship development or livelihood promotion.
● Experience managing field operations or launching community-based programmes. ● Familiarity with AI tools, digital platforms or data-driven programme management. ● Fluency in Hindi and a willingness to travel extensively within the region.
Why join Rang De?
● Work from anywhere - Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while staying closely connected to communities across India.
● Build the future of financial inclusion - Be part of a pioneering, mission-driven team that is reimagining how technology, AI and Digital Public Infrastructure can empower underserved communities.
● Competitive compensation - Receive a salary that is competitive within the social impact sector, along with meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership.
● Purpose beyond a paycheck - See the direct impact of your work in enabling entrepreneurship, financial dignity and economic opportunity for thousands of families.
● Well-being matters - We offer an additional 11 days of paid leave for employees who wish to attend a Vipassana meditation retreat.
● Learn, innovate and grow - Work alongside passionate social innovators and contribute to building one of India's most ambitious rural financial empowerment initiatives.
Ready to Build the Future with Us?
If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're passionate about this role and how your experience aligns with Rang De's mission directly to Ram, Co-Founder, Rang De, at ram@rangde.org.
Subject line: Application - Senior Manager, Impact and Innovation - <Your Name>
We're looking for people who care deeply about creating meaningful social impact, thrive in entrepreneurial environments, and are excited to help build the next generation of AI-enabled financial empowerment for rural India.
Rang De is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace where everyone can thrive.
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