Branch is a leading AI-powered lending fintech with 50M+ downloads across India and Africa. We use alternative data and machine learning to expand financial access for millions of people traditionally excluded from the formal financial system. Founded by the former CEO of Kiva.org and backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Visa, and the IFC, Branch combines mission-driven impact with world-class technology and scale.
In India, Branch operates as a regulated digital lending institution and Middle Layer NBFC, building trusted and accessible financial products for millions of customers across the country. Our 250+ member India team is growing rapidly and works across technology, data science, risk, product, and operations to solve high-impact problems at scale.
Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025, Branch offers the opportunity to build meaningful careers while shaping the future of inclusive fintech in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.
Job OverviewWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruitment team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the end-to-end hiring process, providing an opportunity to work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates while gaining practical experience in talent acquisition and recruitment operations.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, has strong organizational skills, and is interested in building a career in HR Talent Acquisition.
Responsibilities- Support recruiters throughout the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Screen candidate applications against predefined hiring criteria.
- Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening conversations.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and interview panels.
- Schedule, reschedule, and manage interview logistics.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and update recruitment trackers.
- Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Partner with recruiters to keep hiring pipelines organized and up to date.
- Assist with sourcing candidates through job portals, referrals, and other hiring channels as required.
- Support ongoing Talent Acquisition initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Final-year student or recent graduate.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management abilities.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Comfortable working with Google Workspace.
- Quick learner with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
- Prior internship or project experience in HR or Talent Acquisition is an advantage.
- Familiarity with job boards or recruitment tools is a plus.
- Exposure to end-to-end recruitment in a fast-growing fintech company.
- Hands-on experience with recruitment tools and hiring processes.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals.
- Practical experience in candidate engagement, interview coordination, and recruitment operations.
- A strong foundation for a career in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources.
- Competitive stipend as compensation.
- Duration: 3 months
- Mode: Remote (Full-time internship)
- Working Hours: Standard business hours (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST)
- Extension/Conversion: Based on business requirements and individual performance; not guaranteed.
Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.
Branch International Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND Office
Mumbai, India
