The posting
Regional Manager – Distribution (NBFC)
## Company Overview Forward Finance is a new-age, technology-led Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) focusing on building a modern lending platform centered around secured products such as Loan Against Securities (LAS) and Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF). The company's approach leverages technology and distribution to create a scalable, API-driven infrastructure, and a high-performance distribution engine aimed at efficiently reaching customers. Over the next 2-3 years, Forward Finance plans to evolve into a full-stack NBFC, expanding into wealth and fintech-led offerings while fostering a fast-paced, execution-focused culture.
## Job Summary The Regional Manager will play a critical business role responsible for owning and driving the distribution engine for their designated geography. This position focuses on sourcing, partnerships, and disbursements, while building and scaling a network of intermediaries to ensure consistent business output through the on-ground team.
## Responsibilities - Business Ownership - Own P&L and business targets for the region. - Drive loan sourcing, conversions, and disbursements. - Achieve key metrics such as leads, Assets Under Management (AUM), and revenue.
- Distribution Building
- Build and activate a network of Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs), Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs), local brokers, and channel partners.
- Drive onboarding and productivity of partners.
- Team Management
- Lead and manage a team of Feet-on-Street (FOS) executives.
- Ensure strong pipeline generation through daily execution and monitor team productivity and performance.
- Execution Excellence
- Ensure high conversion rates through partner engagement and solve on-ground challenges independently.
- Collaborate with central teams for smoother processes to enhance operational efficiency.
## Qualifications - 4–10 years of experience in NBFC, lending, or wealth distribution. - Strong local network with MFDs, IFAs, and brokers. - Proven track record of driving business targets. - Experience in managing on-ground sales teams. - Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
## Preferred Skills - High ownership and accountability for achieving numerical targets. - Comfort in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment. - Strong execution bias (prioritize action over planning). - Ability to operate effectively under ambiguity.
## Experience Candidates should possess between 4 to 10 years of relevant experience in the fields of NBFC, lending, or wealth distribution.
## Environment The position is based across multiple locations, including Bhopal, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR. The work setting is primarily on-ground with a focus on driving distribution and managing local teams.
## Salary Salary information is not specified.
## Growth Opportunities The role offers potential career advancement opportunities as the company continues to evolve into a full-stack NBFC, presenting various growth possibilities within the organization.
## Benefits Information about specific benefits offered is not provided.



