Assistant Manager-BFSI

MicroSave; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in financial inclusion is looking for a candidate to drive strategic initiatives at the intersection of banking and gender considerations. Responsibilities include supporting project development in the BFSI sector, providing gender-responsive advisory services, and establishing monitoring systems to assess impact on gender equality. Ideal candidates should have expertise in project management and gender analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within BFSI.
• Strong understanding of gender-responsive practices.
• Ability to conduct gender analysis and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support project development with gender-sensitive frameworks.
• Conduct gender analysis for financial participation.
• Develop indicators for financial inclusion initiatives.
• Create monitoring systems for gender-related outcomes.

Job description

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture, and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Job Description

This role operates at the critical intersection of banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), and gender considerations, driving strategic initiatives to advance comprehensive financial inclusion. The incumbent will serve as a key member in client engagement strategies while collaborating across multilateral organizations, government entities, and private sector partners to deliver transformative projects that address gender disparities in financial access and participation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project support
   • Support end-to-end project conceptualization, development, and implementation within the BFSI sector, ensuring all initiatives incorporate robust gender-sensitive frameworks and methodologies.
   • Engage in project lifecycles from initial stakeholder consultations through to impact assessment and sustainability planning.
2. Gender integration & advisory services
   • Provide specialized guidance on gender-responsive approaches to financial product design, service delivery, awareness campaigns, and financial literacy programs.
   • Conduct gender analysis and risk assessments to identify barriers and opportunities for women's financial participation.
   • Develop gender-sensitive indicators and measurement frameworks for financial inclusion initiatives.
3. Impact measurement & planning
   • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems that capture gender-differentiated outcomes and long-term impact across all technical projects.
   • Establish baseline studies and conduct regular assessments to track progress on gender equality objectives within financial inclusion programs.
4. Knowledge management & capacity building
   • Develop, produce, and disseminate high-quality research publications, policy briefs, case studies, and best practice guides on gender and financial inclusion.
   • Support design and facilitate knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and training programs for diverse stakeholder audiences.