To become a good manager, one must master the skills of crisis management and conflict resolution. For the many young professionals that join Kinara, the company’s rapid growth and expanding branch network provide the perfect opportunity to test their skills and mature as individuals and professionals, becoming perfectly trained to manage their own responsibilities.
Over time, they also gain the expertise to handle teams, picking up the skills required to effectively guide and motivate those that report to them. Kinara’s environment provides all the tools and resources needed to progress in their careers and take up leadership roles. Once an individual assumes a managerial role, they come to discover their true talent for overseeing tasks and problem solving.
For employees, career progress is a key factor and is on the priority list for most when looking for an organization to join. At Kinara Capital, the goal is to provide growth opportunities for each member of the team and create future leaders who will facilitate not only their own success, but that of their teams, and the company as a whole.
Arun Jagtap joined Kinara Capital in 2020 as a Regional Sales Manager in the Mumbai Central region. He was initially drawn in by the fact that he saw Kinara making a real difference in the lives of MSME entrepreneurs by providing collateral-free loans. He realized that being part of an organization that is impact-oriented instead of being focused exclusively on profitability, would be very fulfilling for him.
After he joined Kinara, he started off managing four hubs in the Mumbai Central region. Two additional hubs were soon added to the list, and his responsibilities expanded. Now he has around 35 people reporting to him and has been handling his various managerial tasks and responsibilities with self-assurance.
Arun has an incredible ability for firefighting and takes care of his team’s evolving needs by staying connected and tuned in to their abilities and challenges. This ability has been honed further as he took on evolving responsibilities at Kinara, supported by his managers and colleagues.
Since he started managing the six hubs under him, the AUM of the region has also tripled from around Rs. 20 crores, to Rs. 60 crores. He considers this scaling up as the best part of his experience at Kinara so far. He focuses on boosting sales and sustaining a healthy portfolio to support the company’s long-term growth.
Arun shares, “Managing teams is my strong suit. I have picked up crisis management and conflict resolution skills along the way, and these help me keep my team stable and performing at their best. I love the fact that at Kinara, your seniors put their complete faith in you, and your juniors look up to you for help and guidance. This is a great environment to grow as a professional.”
Arun enjoys listening to music and playing cricket in his free time, but perhaps his most cherished hobby is traveling. He likes to take time off to go on trips, which are opportunities for him to unwind and give himself the space to clear his mind. He likes to spend time with his closest friends and loved ones on these trips, or even just be on his own.
The most interesting part of his preference for travel is that he loves the journeys more than the destinations. The anticipation of discovering new places and the beauty of the roads that lead to his destination captivate him, and he never wants it to end.
If Arun’s enriching journey at Kinara inspires you to explore opportunities at the company yourself, the timing is perfect! With the presence of Kinara Capital in 100+ cities, visit our careers page to check out career opportunities.
Kinara Capital is a socially responsible fintech company dedicated to servicing the severely underserved MSME industry in India with easy access to formal credit. Kinara offers collateral-free business loans to small business entrepreneurs across 6 states and a union territory through its network of 125 branches across 100+ cities. Joining Kinara Capital would not only open doors for professional growth but also offer job satisfaction and a sense of belonging, given the culture the company fosters.
