Associate Director CDC Finance

DEMO MIA; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IESE Career Development Center seeks an Associate Director – Finance to lead employer engagement and student career development for finance-related roles. This externally facing position will shape IESE's relationships with global finance employers and MBA career outcomes worldwide.

The role involves designing and executing a finance career strategy, contributing to employment outcomes and rankings, and strengthening IESE’s reputation as a talent source for finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the employer engagement strategy for the finance sector.
• Build, strengthen, and sustain long-term relationships with global and regional finance employers.
• Develop and manage an annual account plan for recruiting organizations, including hiring objectives and timelines.
• Conduct proactive outreach to new and existing employers through meetings, visits, and international travel.
• Facilitate employer participation in recruiting activities such as career fairs and workshops.
• Collaborate with marketing, alumni relations, and other stakeholders to promote IESE talent.

Job description

The IESE Career Development Center (CDC) is seeking anAssociate Director – Financeto lead employer engagement and student career development for finance-related roles. This is aexternally facing positionwith strategic responsibility for strengthening IESE’s relationships with global finance employers and shaping the career outcomes of MBA students pursuing finance careers worldwide.

Working closely with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and colleagues across the school, the Associate Director will design and execute IESE’s finance career strategy, contribute directly to employment outcomes and rankings, and reinforce IESE’s global reputation as a source of exceptional talent.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Engagement &Business Development

• Define and execute theemployer engagement strategy for the finance sector, aligned with IESE’s academic programs, student profile, and global footprint.
• Build, strengthen, and sustainlong-term relationships with global and regional finance employers, acting as a trusted partner and advisor.
• Develop and manage an annual account plan for recruiting organizations, including hiring objectives, timelines, networking activities, and student preparation initiatives.
• Conduct proactive outreach to new and existing employers through meetings, visits, and international travel, expanding recruiting opportunities and geographic reach.
• Facilitate employer participation in recruiting activities such as career fairs, company presentations, skill workshops, and tailored engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing, alumni relations, and other stakeholders topromote IESE talentand increase both the volume and diversity of job opportunities.

Student Advisory and Mentoring

• Serve as a career advisor and coach to MBA students pursuing finance careers, guiding them through highly competitive and international recruiting processes.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve a comprehensive finance career preparation curriculum, including sector and company-specific workshops and information sessions.
• Provide one-on-one counseling on:
• Career strategy and job search planning
• Networking and relationship building
• Personal and professional branding (CV, cover letters, LinkedIn)
• Interview preparation, including mock interviews
• Facilitate meaningful connections between students, alumni, and employers.
• Mentor finance-related student clubs and contribute to the development of student leaders throughout the academic year.
• Stay current on industry hiring trends, employer expectations, and evolving skill requirements, sharing insights with students and colleagues.

Strategy, Analystics and Special Projects

• Track, analyze, and reportkey recruiting and employment metrics, contributing to employment reports, rankings data, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or contribute tocross-functional projectswithin the Career Development Center, including initiatives related to career platforms, data analytics, visa considerations, and process innovation.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of IESE’s career education model, incorporating market insights and emerging best practices.