The Basics:

Role: Artificial Intelligence Strategist
Location: Mumbai

Introduction

$11 trillion of money flows every year between companies in India. It typically takes avg. 70 days for a business to get paid, and it’s increasing 5% every year. Formal funding options are limited, and cover < 5% of the addressable market.

We are building India’s largest B2B Payments Platform that transforms how businesses pay and get paid. Our award-winning platform already processes INR 20,000+ Crores of invoices every month, across 300,000 MSMEs and 1200+ corporates; with 30+ lenders plugged in for credit.

Globally, companies in this space, like Coupa, Bill.com, Melio, C2FO, Tipalti, have witnessed tremendous success over the past decade doing $ Billion+ disbursements weekly and cumulatively valued over $50 Billion.

You will join our core team that currently consists of ex-BCG and ISB / IIM alumni with a team of industry veterans serving on the advisory board. We are backed by Elevation Capital (one of the most successful VCs in India) and General Catalyst ($15 Billion+ global fund, and early investors in Stripe, Airbnb etc.). We share our lineage with HCS, a 25 year old investment bank and a registered NBFC. We are a team of passionate problem solvers and we’re building a technology company with a strong product innovation mindset.

We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is ambitious, super tenacious and persistent. S/he is a self-starter, thrives in a dynamic, small start-up environment, has a knack for understanding customer needs, and is result-oriented. If you check these boxes - we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

1.Strategic Planning and Vision:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the business.

2.AI Integration and Deployment:

• Lead cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business operations.
• Oversee the development and deployment of AI-driven projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.

3.Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with various departments (e.g., IT, marketing, sales, customer service) to identify AI application opportunities.

• 4.Data Management and Analytics:
• Oversee the management of data resources and analytics, ensuring the quality and integrity of data used in AI models.
• Leverage data insights to inform strategic decisions and AI project implementations.

5.Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate AI strategies and results to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, non-technical team members, and external partners.
• Advocate for the ethical use of AI and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Knowledge in AI, machine learning, and data analytics.
• Proven track record of leading AI projects and teams is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of business processes and how AI can enhance them.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and translate insights into action.