Mohammed Shanawaz

CEO

New Delhi, Delhi, India8 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Embedded Finance and Lending Products.
Proven track record in driving rural credit access.
Skilled in managing cross-functional teams for product innovation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Product Manager with expertise in embedded finance and lending solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementLending Products

Other Skills

Alliance ManagementBuilding a Product Roadmap and Agile Product ManagementBuilding a Product StrategyBusiness StrategyCommunication for Product ManagersCompetitive and Market Analytics for Product ManagersCreate a Go-to-Market PlanCredit CardsData ManipulationDesigning and Running ExperimentsGo-to-Market StrategyLaunchesMarket Research BasicsMarket SegmentationMarketing Mix Modeling

About

Experienced Professional specializing in Embedded Finance, Unsecured, and Secured Lending Products, with over 8+ years of experience in product and program management. I have successfully led the development and optimization of a wide range of financial products, including BNPL, Unsecured Business Loans, Personal Loans, Machine Term Loans, Bill Discounting, Working Capital, and Secured Lending solutions. With a focus on customer-centric innovation and operational efficiency, I have consistently delivered high-impact solutions that drive growth, improve customer experience, and streamline processes. My expertise lies in balancing risk management with market expansion, leveraging data-driven insights to design products that meet both business and client needs in today’s fast-paced financial landscape. I am skilled in managing cross-functional teams and leading projects from concept to execution, ensuring seamless delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. Passionate about new technologies and trends, I continuously seek to enhance the lending ecosystem by optimizing product portfolios, fostering partnerships, and adapting to evolving market demands. My goal is to drive sustainable growth and maximize value across BNPL and both unsecured and secured lending segments.

Experience

Solv

Senior Manager - Embedded Finance

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

SOLV is a B2B marketplace for MSMEs powered by Standard Chartered Group in key South Asian & African markets. The SOLV platform facilitates commerce in a trusted environment while easing access to finance and business services through a seamless digital experience.
SOLV, registered as Standard Chartered Research & Technology India Pvt. Ltd., is a fully owned entity of the Standard Chartered Group, headquartered in Singapore.
https://www.solvezy.com
https://scventures.io/

Elasticrun

Product Manager - Kredit (Digital Lending)

Feb 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Driving rural credit access for marginalized Kirana store owners by partnering with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. Enabled credit within the FMCG supply chain and tackled credit challenges for rural MSMEs, leveraging ElasticRun's platform for embedded finance and growth.
Strategic Partnerships : Developed and managed alliances with banks and financial institutions to drive lending and payments solutions.
Alliance Management : Led partner relationships, ensuring seamless execution of lending products and payment solutions.
Lending Products : Co-created SME loans, BNPL, and personal credit offerings, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Revenue & Market Expansion : Drove growth through strategic alliances, cross-selling, and embedded finance models.
Regulatory Compliance : Collaborated with legal teams to ensure adherence to RBI guidelines and data privacy.
Tech Integration : Oversaw API-based integrations for seamless partner onboarding and product management.
Product Innovation : Designed financial products using emerging technologies for credit scoring and automated approvals.