SM/AD - Financial Inclusion (Remote)

Role Overview

We at Arthan are partnering with an impact-focused organization working at the intersection of policy research and poverty alleviation. We are looking for a Senior Manager/Associate Director - Financial Inclusion to anchor their policy engagement efforts in different states.

The aim is to design innovative, evidence-backed policy pathways through both primary and secondary research, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive systems-level shifts. The role requires a solid grounding in social policy, strong research capabilities, and excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Policy Research and Analysis

• Undertake primary and secondary research on social policies to build detailed policy offerings aligned with the organization's mission and state priorities
• Analyze data from official sources including policy guidelines, budgets, and reports to derive meaningful insights
• Draft and present policy briefs, concept notes, and presentations tailored to state contexts, supported by relevant evidence
• Build and execute innovative research ideas to analyze, improve, and innovate financial policies

Project Management and Expansion

• Develop an efficient engagement plan for projects with relevant state government entities

• Lead and manage the internal team to execute the project end-to-end

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with bureaucrats and experts in the policy space, jointly with the organizations leadership
• Build internal capacity in public policy research, evaluation, and communication

Qualifications and Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in the development sector working on public policy research, governance projects, or social issues
• Masters degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field preferred
• Strong policy research skills and prior experience working with government entities in India preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for developing reports and presentations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with the ability to adapt to emerging organizational needs

• Willingness to travel for field visits and stakeholder meetings as required