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The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) has established the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research (JMFCFR), a research centre committed to advancing cutting-edge research in finance, accounting, and related disciplines. With a strong industry and regulatory connect, the Centre is focused on creating impactful knowledge and fostering continuous dialogue among financial regulators, academics, industry experts, and business leaders. More details about the Centre can be found at Click Here

Job Description

Title: Research Manager - JMFCFR

Number of Positions: Two

Position Type: Contractual

Duration: Initially for one year with potential extension based on performance and Institute's requirements

Salary: As per industry standards

Perks and Benefits: As per IIM Udaipur policy for contractual employees

Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan

Position Overview

We are seeking a self-motivated, highly passionate, and experienced Research Manager to lead research initiatives at the centre in the field of finance and accounting. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating research projects, ensuring they align with the centre’s mission to advance knowledge and influence practice. Under the overall guidance of the Centre Team, the Research Manager will be responsible for the development, execution, and dissemination of high-quality research outputs, bridging the gap between academia, industry, and regulatory bodies.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Work on research papers that align with the centre’s goals from inception to completion while ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Utilize advanced analytical methods to interpret data and generate insights.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and case studies.
• Contribute to the Centre’s annual report.
• Foster strong relationships with industry partners, regulatory agencies, and academic institutions.
• Network with research scholars and professionals within India and internationally.
• Organize seminars, workshops, and roundtables for research dissemination and discussions on topical issues.

Essential Qualifications

A full-time postgraduate degree in finance, accounting, or economics from a well-reputed university within India or abroad.

Skills

• Ability to lead independent research on topical issues in the area of finance and accounting
• Strong command of econometric techniques and statistical software such as R / Stata / Python, along with MS Office proficiency
• Problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and a process-oriented approach
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with experience in report writing, creating infographics, and developing concept notes and policy briefs.
• Experience in organizing seminars, stakeholder workshops, or conferences.

The ideal candidate

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the field of financial research and engage with top-tier academic and industry leaders. The candidate must be a self-motivated, highly passionate, and dynamic individual with a strong background in finance, accounting, or related disciplines. While a fresh PhD graduate preferably in finance and accounting- seeking to gain valuable experience and publish papers before transitioning into a full academic role would be an excellent fit, we also welcome applications from postgraduates who intend to use this opportunity as a stepping stone towards a PhD program. Alternatively, someone with over five years of industry experience who is keen on exploring state-of-the-art academic research in finance and accounting would also be suitable.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to apply online through the link provided on the IIM Udaipur’s website www.iimu.ac.in under the JOBS tab.

Last Date for Application: May 11th, 2025

The information on the JMFCFR Advisory Board members can be found at Click Here

The information on the JMFCFR Team members can be found at: Click Here

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