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Job Title: External Director (NBFC Board) Location: India (Board-level / part-time engagement) Type: Board Member (Executive, Independent) Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned financial services professional to join the Board as an External Director. This is an executive, part-time, remote role based in India. The External Director will provide strategic guidance and robust governance oversight. Roles & Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and governance as a member of the Board of Directors. Offer independent judgment and objective counsel on matters of credit policy, risk management, compliance, and financial planning. Advise management on navigating RBI regulations and industry best practices. Review and assess the NBFC’s credit framework, capital adequacy, provisioning norms, and risk appetite. Ensure robust internal controls, compliance mechanisms, and ethical conduct across the business. Support the company’s mission of inclusive lending and help shape long-term growth in line with regulatory and stakeholder expectations. Ideal Profile Retired banker or senior financial services executive with 20+ years of experience, particularly in credit, risk, or NBFC operations. Held leadership roles such as Chief Credit Officer, General Manager – Credit/Retail, or equivalent at a regulated financial institution. Prior experience serving on the Board of an NBFC or bank, or in regulatory advisory roles, is strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of RBI regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and the NBFC ecosystem in India. Known for integrity, independence, and the ability to offer thoughtful, high-level input on governance and strategy. Skills: credit,rbi regulations,retired banker,credit policy,governance,financial planning,risk management,finance,compliance,strategic oversight,capital adequacy,provisioning norms,ethical conduct
