Who We Are?

Weather Risk Management Services (WRMS) is a leading climate and agriculture risk management company, founded in 2004 and incubated at IIT Kanpur with support from SIDBI. Today, we draw

on over two decades of expertise and a 300-strong, multidisciplinary team—spanning Agricultural Science, Data Science, Meteorology, Actuarial Science, and IT—to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that help businesses and communities mitigate weather-related and operational risks.

 

Why Join Us?

Unleash Your Potential

Our employees are heard, motivated, and pushed to execute even the smallest idea that can make a measurable impact. We  offer  challenging  and  creative  work opportunities that pave  the way  to your potential discovery.

Contribute to a Sustainable Future

The common thread that weaves together everyone in WRMS is our vision to make a difference in the  life  of  farmers  through  technology,  data  & innovation.  We  focus  on  delivering  solutions  that consciously, efficiently, and sustainably serve to solve the needs of the global community and make a measurable difference.

 

Global Work Experience

Operating in 30+ countries and 22 Indian states, WRMS has served clients such as the World Bank, PepsiCo, Bayer, SCOR Re, UNWFP, WWF, GIZ, UNCDF, and multiple central and state governments. we offer global work experience to our employees that nurtures and prepares them for the future. This gives you a competitive edge over others and expands your career horizons.

Experience Cutting-edge Technologies

WRMS is a technology-driven company that places great value on innovation. Every day we brainstorm,  innovate  and  improvise  to  create  technology-based  solutions  that  improve  efficiency and accelerate impact.  We integrate geospatial analytics, AI-driven predictive models, hyperlocal weather data, and financial innovation to streamline the insurance value chain—making risk coverage more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.

Work with Intellectual Minds

Get  a chance to  work with  the  smartest & super  driven people to  boost  your  learning agility  and growth mindset. Our multi-disciplinary team holds expertise in Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Computer Science & Electronics, Atmospheric Physics & Climatology, Nano Science, and Biotechnology

Role Overview

The Manager–Business Development & Partnerships will work closely with senior leadership to identify,  shape  and  convert  strategic  opportunities.  The  role  combines  partnership  development, solution  design  and proposal  leadership,  with  ownership of  opportunities  from  early  engagement through to conversion and structured handover to delivery teams.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, the ability to  work confidently with  data and risk concepts, and the skill to translate analytical inputs into clear, compelling client-ready narratives.

Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Partnerships

• Identify, qualify and pursue strategic business opportunities across corporate, government and  institutional  partners.  Prepare  and  submit  Expression  of  Interest  (EOIs),  Request  for Proposals (RFPs), and concept notes for government and semi-government agencies.
• Lead the development of high-quality pitch decks, concept notes, EOIs and RFP responses
• Maintain visibility and momentum across the opportunity pipeline, driving follow-ups and decision-making
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments that may influence current or future engagements.

2. Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and   implement   strategic   communication  plans   aligned  with project and organizational goals.

• Prepare high-impact presentations, reports, briefs, and  proposals  for  internal  and external stakeholders, especially government partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in key stakeholder meetings, conferences, and policy discussions.

3. Project Management

• Own opportunities from early engagement through award, ensuring clarity on scope, assumptions, timelines and stakeholder responsibilities.
• Oversee the implementation of ongoing government-linked projects, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and impact reporting.
• Act as a central point of contact for coordination between internal teams, field partners, and government agencies.
• Track project milestones, manage risks, and prepare regular status updates and dashboards.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Communications, Economics or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in business development, project management, or strategic communications – preferably in sectors like agri-tech, sustainability, insurance, or rural development.
• Proven ability to create high-quality, client-ready pitch decks, presentations and written proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, and project management tools.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in working with development agencies and government bodies.
• Understanding of climate risk, agriculture, insurance, or rural livelihoods sectors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision.