About Tala Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC ’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC ’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission. By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you! You'll drive product strategy and execution for Tala’s Platform initiatives to build the future of financial services for the global emerging middle class. As a key member of the product team, you will be responsible for defining and delivering platform services and capabilities that enable Tala to move fast, scale, and create best-in-class experiences for our customers. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional global team to achieve exceptional business results while delivering on Tala’s vision of financial agency for all. What You'll Do Drive Tala’s Identity Management strategy to move fast, scale, and create best-in-class experiences for our customers Deeply understand Tala’s platform infrastructure, processes, needs, and business goals to prioritize and deliver an identity management roadmap Lead a high-performing, cross-functional team of engineers to drive execution and deliver measurable results Gather requirements, determine features, and develop product specs that minimize assumptions and ambiguity for engineers Create and leverage monitoring, analysis, and qualitative insights to drive prioritization Drive alignment with a cross functional group of stakeholders including Product, Credit, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Marketing and Legal Collaborate with the broader PM community on strategy, dependencies, and creating a center of excellence Share product and technical architecture insights and best practices with the broader product guild to help educate peers and evolve the platform What You'll Need 5+ years experience in Product Management, with some in a platform context Experience delivering identity management features & services (e.g., profile settings, KYC flows, contact info management, preferences, authentication) Strong understanding of modern development practices and planning processes Comfort working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with distributed teams Strong leadership presence with ability to vision set and organize teams Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Show more Show less

About Tala Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC ’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC ’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission. By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you! The Role We're seeking a visionary Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to spearhead technological innovation and revolutionise our DevOps landscape. You will bring world class cloud-native infrastructure & automation expertise to implement solutions for deployment, monitoring & remediation in an automated fashion. What You'll Do Provide technical leadership to the team in driving automation of infrastructure & platform services in Public Clouds (AWS, GCP, and Azure) using Terraform and Ansible Architect new solutions with development for infra & platform Design and manage Continuous deployment using Kubernetes, ArgoCD and Jenkins Monitor applications and services within the environments & be part of the on-call rotation to resolve issues and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences Set up intelligent application performance alerts in Datadog and ElasticSearch to find and fix issues before they impact business services and end-users Learn about technologies outside of your realm of expertise that help drive What You'll Need Understanding of how cloud-based web applications work and interest in measuring, analyzing, and improving distributed systems B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of professional development training and experience 6 - 8 years of previous experience deploying and automating infrastructure in public cloud environments, using Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform or Ansible In-depth hands-on experience with at least one public Cloud platform (AWS or GCP) Prior experience as a technical lead working closely with Product, Engineering and SecOps on shift-left strategies, CI/CD tools and solutions needed Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production Experience with Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins or ArgoCD Experience with Logging and Monitoring tools for SaaS such as Sumo, Splunk, Datadog etc Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to document and explain technical details and concepts clearly and concisely Flexibility to pitch in where needed across program and team Strong influence and teamwork skills; sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating, and decision-making skills Experience working effectively with global teams in multiple time zones Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Show more Show less

About Tala Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC ’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC ’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission. By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you! At Tala, we’re working to improve the financial lives of millions of underestimated people by creating new, accessible, financial services around the world. We are scaling up in India and we’re looking for a talented SeniorUX Researcher to join us in our mission. The Senior UX Researcher will work with other Insights team members in helping Tala identify and design new product features that empower our users to better manage their financial lives by interacting with our current and future customers. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end research initiatives - Own the entire research lifecycle, from identifying research questions and opportunities that align with business objectives to delivering impactful recommendations. Execute research and drive insights generation - Design, execute, and analyze a wide range of research studies (surveys, interviews, focus groups, usability tests, etc.) to uncover needs and market trends. Utilize various methodologies following the Double Diamond framework to ensure comprehensive insights. Translate research findings to influence product strategy - Translate complex research findings into clear, compelling and actionable insights that directly inform product development and business strategy. Foster collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, building strong relationships to embed a deep understanding of our users across the organization. Be a subject matter expert - Develop a deep understanding of the financial services landscape, acting as a key voice of the customer in shaping new and exciting products for our users in India. What You'll Need 5+ years of experience in managing and executing applied user research, ideally in an innovative consumer fintech, financial institution, mobile or digital companies or market research firms. Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields like Human-Computer Interaction, Communication Research, Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology), Statistics, Data Analytics, Marketing, Communications, or other similar fields. Exceptional research skills and comfortable with a wide range of mixed methods, knowing when to combine different data points through triangulation to create compelling and trustworthy insights. Proficiency in creating practical research deliverables & artefacts including compelling research reports, customer journey maps, personas, research workshops, competitive teardowns, etc. Experience in collaborating effectively with cross-functional product teams and other UX functions. Excellent organizational and project management skills, including planning logistics and adapting to changes smoothly. Bonus points if you have experience researching digital banking, financial services, or credit-related products. Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Show more Show less

About Tala Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC ’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC ’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission. By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you! The Program Manager will manage projects in our India Market. We are a global team with diverse backgrounds, singularly focused on using technology, data, and a customer-centric approach to meet the financial needs of the over 3 billion people in the emerging global middle class. The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the delivery of projects utilizing Agile practices and the Tala Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Successful candidates will have deep expertise in Technical and Go to Market Program Management, Agile Methodologies, and have a background managing projects in high-growth and remote-first environments. The ideal candidate for this position will be adept at taking a leadership role in a fast-paced culture, excelling at sound decision-making in sometimes ambiguous environments, understanding when and why escalation is needed, and possessing a high level of emotional intelligence and a bias towards action. What You'll Do Drive alignment across workstreams by partnering with India Operational teams (Legal, Compliance, Business, Finance & CX), Product and Engineering during planning and execution phases. Lead program and execution of workstreams across the business to successful outcomes by ensuring clarity of goals, timelines, and ownership across teams. Proactively identify, manage, and resolve risks and cross-functional dependencies to maintain delivery momentum. Provide timely, consistent, and audience-appropriate updates to stakeholders, ensuring visibility into status, blockers, and resolution paths. Drive cross-functional momentum by championing a culture of strategic alignment, structured and organic collaboration, and rapid, constructive problem solving, while ensuring psychological safety and accountability across diverse teams. What You'll Need 7+ years of Project Management experience with proven expertise in Agile methodologies, concepts, practices, and standards 3+ years experience leveraging software development and team collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, GoogleDrive, etc 2+ years experience using Smartsheets for Project Management Demonstrated experience leading business-critical programs, such as go-to-market launches, regulatory readiness, or operations optimization initiatives. Proven ability to work across non-technical stakeholders, including Commercial, Legal, Compliance, and external partners, to deliver complex cross-functional outcomes. Experience influencing decision-making with senior stakeholders through structured reporting, escalation management, and clear, concise program storytelling. Ability to bring clarity in ambiguity, proactively anticipate risks and drive consensus across diverse teams. Checked ego, humble, empathetic, collaborative, service-oriented attitude of “customer first”. Strong communication skills. The role will be responsible for cross functional communication, as well as status reporting and risk event updates, so candidates must have strong written and verbal skills. Practical experience working at high-growth companies with heavy virtual communications. Flexibility to respond to changing requirements and juggle multiple responsibilities. Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently - includes the ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. This role requires high EQ, comfort in taking ownership, and the ability to understand when escalation is needed. Experience managing programs across diverse cultural and time zone contexts, with a strong appreciation for localization and global stakeholder alignment. Ability to coach and mentor others on Agile practices in a replicable, scalable way Proven experience managing technical projects and projects for distributed teams across multiple locations. Experience in managing mobile app development, full stack software development projects in CICD environment, integration with third party APIs. Experience in managing other technical areas, such as BI, Data Engineering, IT are nice to have. Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Show more Show less

About Tala Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC ’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC ’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission. By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you! The role holder will drive product market fit and growth agendas for India, one of Tala’s most exciting and valuable growth markets. As a member of the India team, you will be responsible for delivering the future of our end to end product experience in India, working in close collaboration with the local and global product, business, design, engineering and program teams to achieve exceptional business results while delivering in market on Tala’s vision of financial agency for all. What You'll Do Thought partner with the GM and other members of the India Leadership team and the global Expansion team to draft winning business strategies for the India market and align global stakeholders and guild leaders Develop and optimize the product strategy and product roadmap for India in collaboration with the GM and the global expansion team Develop a deep understanding of fintech regulations in India and craft regtech strategies in partnership with legal and compliance teams to help Tala establish a competitive moat. Influence the data strategy for India as it pertains to compliance and as a competitive advantage for Tala’s core product portfolio Cultivate a deep understanding of Tala’s audience, opportunity, and competitive landscape in India Launch and deliver PMF for Tala products in India by constantly iterating and personalizing products as per the diversity that exists in the market Leverage quantitative and qualitative insights coupled with a deep understanding of both consumer behavior and the local financial services ecosystem to drive outsized impact and ROI Deliver clear and compelling product specs, partnering closely with engineering to ensure excellent development execution Launch new products and features, decide success metrics, test their performance, and iterate constantly to deliver business impact and time-bound results Track overall product performance metrics and effectively solve for product and user issues that arise along with the engineering team What You'll Need 8+ years experience in Product Management roles with track record of success in finance, consumer mobile apps or related industries Deep understanding of the India FinTech space and consumer mobile ecosystem Demonstrated ability to ship and iterate consumer facing software products and deliver meaningful business results, especially in the fintech space Experience of building and growing 0 to 1 products across a wide range of customer segments (including at least one major fintech product) Proven track record of identifying customer problem statements and delivering products that solve for those problem statements successfully Experience of conducting vendor due diligence, integrating 3rd party API’s, and customizing implementation Ability to create hypotheses, set up experiments, query data, and analyze product performance and success in order to derive actionable insights Capable consumer of modern analytics tools with strong data fluency Strong understanding of modern development practices and planning processes Comfort working in a fast paced, dynamic environment with distributed teams Strong leadership presence with ability to vision set and manage through influence Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Show more Show less