Head of Strategy and Finance

<h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#262626;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">ABOUT ZOLVE</span></h1><div><br></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:212.70703125pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Welcome to the financial frontier of limitless possibilities - welcome to Zolve.

We're not just a fintech; we're architects of a financial revolution, crafting a narrative that transcends borders. At Zolve, we believe in rewriting the rules of finance to empower global citizens, nomads, and dreamers to navigate the world without constraints.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Zolve is the world's first cross border neo-bank which helps migrants get access to credit in the new country based on their home country credit score.

Zolve’s cross-border capabilities enable global citizens to access financial products such as checking accounts, credit cards, remittances, insurances, and loans seamlessly, helping them to be financially free to pursue their ambitions, without limiting the services to a particular country. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">As we continue to grow into multiple geographies, product lines and customer segments, we are seeking a dynamic individual</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">to join us and support our journey. </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#262626;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">JOB DESCRIPTION</span></h1><div><br></div><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:133.5pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Role: Head of Strategy and Finance</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Location: </span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bengaluru</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employment Type: </span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Full-Time</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are looking for a </span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Head of Strategic Finance</span><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> to drive Zolve’s financial vision and strategic roadmap.

This is a leadership role at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy — responsible for ensuring capital efficiency, profitability, and data-driven growth while partnering closely with the founders and leadership team.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The role demands a strategic thinker with operational rigor, capable of balancing immediate execution with long-term growth initiatives in a fast-growing, globally oriented fintech.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:30pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#262626;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></h1><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:227.25pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">financial planning, forecasting, and analysis (FP&A)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">, ensuring accurate budgeting, scenario modeling, and data-driven insights to guide business decisions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with business, product, and growth teams to monitor </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">unit economics, profitability, and ROI</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">, enabling informed strategic decisions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">strategic projects</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">, including new product evaluation, cross-border expansion, investment analysis, and potential M&A opportunities.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">investor relations and board reporting</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">, translating financial data into actionable insights and coherent narratives.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build and mentor a high-performing finance and strategy team, fostering a culture of ownership, analytical rigor, and collaboration.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure timely </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">statutory, internal, and audit compliance</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> across entities while maintaining operational agility.</span></p></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:30pt;margin-bottom:3pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Cambria,serif;color:#2e2e2e;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:small-caps;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">QUALIFICATIONS</span></h1><div align="left" dir="ltr" style="margin-left:0pt;"><table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height:118.5pt;"><td style="border-left:solid #ff911c 4.5pt;border-right:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-bottom:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;border-top:solid #bfbfbf 0.5pt;vertical-align:top;padding:14.4pt 7.2pt 7.2pt 14.4pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Education:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> CA / CPA / MBA (Tier-1 institute preferred).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">10–15 years of post-qualification experience in strategic finance, FP&A or similar roles — preferably in fintech, cross-border banking, or high-growth startups.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven expertise in </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">financial leadership, strategic planning, and capital management</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; comfortable working in a cross- geography and fast-paced environments.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.3800000000000001;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience in </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">fundraising, investor relations, or M&A</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> is highly desirable.</span></p></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.freshteam.com/production/67235/attachments/6020818835/original/1761537549rMSyFemReiB4.png?1761537548" style="width: 620px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: 0px; display: block; max-width: 620px; height: 419.972px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" alt="1761537549rMSyFemReiB4.png" width="620px" data-attachment-id="6020818835" height="auto"></div>