Business Analyst Team Lead Lending

Position: Business Analyst Team Lead (Lending) Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh Department: Analytics Lending Employment Type: Full-time About Us Paytm is India s leading mobile payments and financial services company. As a pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution, we build cutting-edge technologies that empower small businesses through seamless payments and commerce tools. Our mission is to serve 500 million Indians and integrate them into the mainstream economy through innovation and technology. About the Team Our Lending team is rapidly growing, with increasing adoption across Paytm s financial products such as Paytm Postpaid (BNPL), merchant loans, and personal loans. This business is powered by data science and analytics, enabling intelligent, data-driven decision-making and tailored lending solutions for our users. Role Overview We are looking for a dynamic Business Analyst Team Lead to join our Lending Analytics team. In this role, you will lead data-driven initiatives, provide actionable insights, and develop analytical solutions that enhance business decision-making. You will play a key role in shaping Paytm's lending strategy by leveraging advanced analytics to solve complex problems and uncover growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities Lead analytical problem-solving for lending-related business challenges Develop and deploy machine learning models and data-driven solutions Generate business insights through in-depth data analysis and statistical modeling Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, growth, and risk to align analytics with strategic goals Drive the adoption of analytics and showcase its impact on business performance Mentor junior analysts and help establish best practices for data-driven decision-making Requirements & Qualifications 2 6 years of experience in analytics within consulting, fintech, or BFSI domains Bachelor s or Master s degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline Strong hands-on experience with analytics tools such as Python/R, SQL, big data platforms, and data visualization tools Proficient in machine learning, data modeling, statistical techniques, and data management Proven ability to structure complex problems and derive strategic insights Experience building and scaling analytics functions in a business environment Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders Self-motivated, impact-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments Work in a collaborative, results-driven environment that emphasizes innovation and ownership Opportunity to drive real impact in one of India s fastest-growing lending businesses Improve customer engagement and maximize revenue opportunities through smart analytics Gain 360-degree feedback and support from peer teams and leadership Be part of a culture where respect is earned, and merit is recognized Qualification : Bachelors or Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline