Associate - Banking Alliance

Location: Bengaluru

Know the Company :
Peepal Co is a canopy for brands serving India with tailored wealth-tech products, Making Money Equal for All. Founded by Ashish Singhal, Govind Soni, and Vimal Sagar Tiwari, Peepal Co's products include Coin Switch and Lemonn. The Group is backed by blue-chip investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Ribbit Capital, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures.
Peepal Co is the brand name for our Group entity and will house all our wealth-tech brands. The largest of our brands, Coin Switch, Lemonn will be housed under Peepal Co. For more information, visit:  | For media queries, contact:  

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven professional to join our Strategic Partnerships team as Associate – Banking Alliances and Partnerships. This role is critical to building and scaling robust banking relationships that enable seamless pay-in/pay-out capabilities, and other financial services across the Coin Switch group. You will also identify and onboard partners to enhance business performance and elevate the user experience across both Coin Switch and Lemonn platforms.

What You Will Do
Banking Alliances:
Identify, initiate, and build strategic partnerships with banks, NBFCs, and payment solution providers to support seamless pay-in and pay-out operations.
Drive negotiations and commercial discussions with partner banks for services like virtual accounts, UPI, IMPS, NEFT/RTGS, escrow, CMS, and related banking products.
Ensure continuity and scalability of banking infrastructure while mitigating operational and compliance risks.
Liaise with internal legal, compliance, and product teams to facilitate seamless onboarding and integration of banking partners.
Continuously track and adapt to regulatory changes impacting banking relationships.

Business Partnerships:
Scout and evaluate new partnerships (fintech, infrastructure, API providers, etc.) that can enhance Coin Switch and Lemonn’s value proposition and customer experience.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to define partnership scope, implementation plans, and success metrics.
Analyze partnership performance and user feedback to refine strategy and ensure alignment with business goals.
Explore co-branded offerings, joint campaigns, and integrations that increase reach and usage.

Stakeholder Management:
Act as the single point of contact for all banking and allied partners.
Maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within partner organizations.
Represent Coin Switch and Lemonn in external partner meetings and industry events

What You Should Have
2-4 years of relevant experience in banking alliances, fintech partnerships, or corporate banking.
Strong understanding of banking infrastructure (payments, cash management, regulatory norms, etc.) in the Indian context.
Proven ability to close and manage high-value partnerships.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environment.
Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
Prior experience in a bank, fintech, payments, or crypto company is a strong plus

Life at Peepal Co
We take great pride in what we do and are committed to our mission. And we have a lot
of fun while at it!
Here’s how we do things at Peepal Co:
Customer-first:
That’s the North Star. Everything we do is to make our users’ investment experience better and simplified.
Ownership:
We don’t sport lab coats, but we experiment—a lot. And we take ownership. We even have a catchphrase for this:
Think big, fail fast, and build better.
Data-driven:
The source of truth. Simple as that.
Fun: PS5, anyone? Or do you prefer Foosball? Or perhaps Carrom? And yes, our HR team has a whole list of activities:
Disco nights, offsites, gift boxes, and more!

Speaking of lists, the perks and benefits are so extensive, this space isn’t enough. Here are a few:
Parenthood:
Up to 8 months of Maternity leave and 1 month of Paternity leave
Gender Reassignment Surgery:
Be the best version of you! We’ll support you and reimburse your medical bill.

Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce