Fintech Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Bengaluru

Hybrid

Remote

Bangalore

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
National institute of technology Calicut
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Welcome 👋 I build fintech products where compliance, risk, and design work together. My work sits at the core of digital lending and credit systems, shaping how users are onboarded, how decisions are made, and how trust is built at scale. I care deeply about getting the fundamentals right: KYC, fraud detection, policy logic, and clear user journeys. I believe the best financial products don’t just grow fast, they grow responsibly. For me, great product management means turning regulatory and risk constraints into clean, usable experiences. If you’re curious about lending, embedded finance, or decisioning systems, don’t feel shy to send a 👋
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Product Manager at Northern Arc Capital, Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, API-First Digital Lending Platform · Sole Lending, Co-Lending, Embedded Finance
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Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, National institute of technology Calicut