Techno-Commercial Commander, Diploma In Financial Markets

Techno-Commercial Commander | Diploma in Financial Markets (DFM)

Company: ICA Edu Skills

Designation: Techno-Commercial Commander Diploma in Financial Markets

Location: Kolkata (Mumbai may also be considered)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 6–10 Years

Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets / Education & Training

Travel: Approximately 25%

About ICA Edu Skills

ICA Edu Skills is a leading education and skill-development organization focused on career-oriented training, professional skill development, and employment opportunities. We are looking for an experienced capital-markets professional to lead and grow our Diploma in Financial Markets (DFM) programme.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, business-oriented professional with strong practical knowledge of capital markets and a proven commercial track record. The ideal candidate will take end-to-end ownership of the DFM programme, including employer partnerships, curriculum development, faculty training, student employability, placements, and business expansion.

The role requires a combination of technical expertise in financial markets, business development capabilities, and a strong understanding of the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employer Partnerships & Placement

• Build and maintain relationships with broking houses, Asset Management Companies (AMCs), insurers, and wealth management firms.
• Identify employer hiring requirements and develop industry partnerships.
• Drive student placements and improve employment outcomes.

2. Curriculum & Academic Development

• Review and update the DFM curriculum based on industry requirements.
• Develop practical learning modules, case studies, and live-trading simulation labs.
• Ensure course content remains aligned with current capital-market practices.

3. Faculty Development & Training

• Identify, train, and certify faculty across different programme delivery channels.
• Ensure faculty members possess relevant NISM/NCFM certifications.
• Conduct training sessions and evaluate teaching effectiveness.

4. Student Employability

• Prepare students for NISM and NCFM certification examinations.
• Conduct mock interviews, practical trading assessments, and industry-readiness sessions.
• Improve student employability and placement outcomes.

5. Business Growth & Programme Expansion

• Drive DFM growth through university partnerships, dedicated DFM centres, and existing ICA centres.
• Identify opportunities for new centre launches and programme expansion.
• Monitor admissions, revenue, costs, and overall programme performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, Economics, or MBA (Finance).
• 6–10 years of experience in capital markets, including broking, asset management, wealth management, financial research, or financial market training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing business targets or commercial responsibilities.
• Current NISM certifications, including Equity Derivatives and Mutual Fund Distributors, along with NCFM modules.
• Strong practical knowledge of equity markets, derivatives, mutual funds, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and financial planning.
• Proven track record of achieving business targets with measurable results.
• Experience in employer partnerships, institutional relationships, or business development.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a financial markets training or academic programme.
• NISM-empanelled trainer or financial markets teaching experience.
• Experience in university partnerships, centre launches, or branch expansion.
• CFA or FRM qualification (any level).
• Existing professional network among broking houses, AMCs, and financial institutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Employer partnerships and student placement outcomes.
• Curriculum alignment with industry requirements.
• Faculty certification and training.
• Student certification and employability.
• Programme expansion and business growth.