About the Company

Easebuzz is a payment solutions (fintech) company that enables online merchants to accept, process, and disburse payments through developer-friendly APIs. We are focused on building plug-and-play products—including payment infrastructure—to solve end-to-end business challenges across sectors.
We’re at the center of all things fintech: payments, lending, subscriptions, eKYC—you name it. Easebuzz is where innovation meets execution.
We have been consistently profitable and continue to scale rapidly, having grown 4x in the past year alone. Backed by a strong product roadmap and execution, we recently closed a fresh funding round of $30 million in 2025, led by leading VC firms and strategic investors. This comes in addition to our earlier $4 million fundraise in March 2021.
Easebuzz has been granted Full Authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for payment aggregator license in 2025.
Our corporate culture is built on openness, ownership, and collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity across all levels. At Easebuzz, you’ll find yourself working with passionate colleagues who are committed to growing together.
Headquartered in Pune, we also have a presence in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Gurugram.

Role: Associate Manager (Research), Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab

Location: Pune, India

About Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab (EDGE)

The Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab is aimed at pioneering cutting-edge advancements in the payments industry. It serves as the frontier arm of Easebuzz, focused on exploring emerging technologies, crafting strategies, validating new ideas, and building prototypes designed to unlock the next phase of growth for the organization.

Role Overview

The Research Analyst role at the Easebuzz Research & Innovation Lab is aimed at supporting strategic innovation through deep research and insight generation in the fintech and payments domain. You will be responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative research on emerging technologies, business models, and regulatory developments. Your work will include market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and opportunity assessments to inform new business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

·       Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on emerging fintech trends, technologies, and business models, with a specific focus on the payments domain.

·       Analyze market data, competitive landscapes, and customer insights to support strategic decision-making.

·       Track and assess regulatory changes in the fintech and payments industry to identify potential impacts.

·       Assist in data-driven evaluations of new business opportunities and emerging trends.

·       Prepare detailed research reports, presentations, and written analyses to communicate findings effectively.

·       Contribute to thought leadership by writing blogs and articles on fintech innovations and industry developments.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field from a Tier I/II institution.

·       1-3 years of experience in research, market analysis, or strategy, preferably within fintech, payments, or technology sectors.

·       Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

·       Solid understanding of the fintech ecosystem, particularly in payments, including technologies like UPI, card payments, and cross-border remittances.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, actionable reports and insights.

·       Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Tableau) and research methodologies.

·       Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.

·       Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

·       Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the fintech domain, particularly payments.