Jai Mishra
About Jai Mishra
Jai Mishra serves as the Head of Affordability at Cashfree Payments, where he focuses on forming alliances with lenders to expand EMI offerings. With over a decade of experience in the fintech industry, he has held various leadership roles in sales and business development across multiple organizations.
Work at Cashfree Payments
Jai Mishra has served as the Head of Affordability at Cashfree Payments since 2021. In this role, he focuses on forming alliances with new lenders, including banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), to expand the EMI on cards offerings. He leads strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance the EMI business. Additionally, he is responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle for affordability products, overseeing their launch and market growth.
Previous Experience in Fintech
Prior to his current role, Jai Mishra accumulated extensive experience in the fintech industry. He worked at ICICI Lombard as a Unit Sales Manager from 2014 to 2015 and later joined HDFC Bank as a Sales Manager for a brief period in 2015-2016. He also held the position of Regional Business Head at Pine Labs from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to the growth of the company's offerings. Additionally, he served as a Senior Business Development Manager at American Express from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Jai Mishra earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University, Faizabad, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in developing and managing affordability products within the fintech sector, where he has over a decade of experience.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his roles, Jai Mishra has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills. He coordinates with regional and unit managers to develop sales and marketing programs aimed at achieving channel network objectives. His ability to manage product lifecycles and form strategic partnerships has been pivotal in driving business growth in his previous and current positions.