Academic Associate - Finance

Indian School of Business; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Library access

Online certification programs

Course credit/audit

Workshops & seminars

Conferences & events

Job summary

Indian School of Business invites applications for Academic Associate roles to work with distinguished faculty, support course delivery, grading, and student mentoring. This role offers a pathway into higher education, research, or teaching with structured certification tracks via the Academic Associate Certificate Program (AACP).

Academic Associates can pursue Teaching or Research tracks, earn access to ISB online certifications, and audit select ISB courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, or MBA related disciplines.
• Candidates pursuing or holding a PhD in Finance, Accounting, or FinTech are welcome.
• Professional exam qualifications (CA, CMA, CFA, FRM, NISM) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in course development, delivery and management (course setup, LMS, grading, feedback, proctoring).
• Provide student mentoring and tutorials with timely help and skill development.
• Maintain documentation for audit compliance and course-related interactions.
• Audit courses for certification requirements (teaching or research) and participate in workshops and research projects.

Skills

Teaching support

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Mathematics & statistics

MS Excel

LMS familiarity

Education

Master’s degree (Finance/Analytics/Economics/Commerce/Business Administration)

PhD in Finance/Accounting/FinTech (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel (VLOOKUP, sorting, charts)

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

As an Academic Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside world-renowned resident and visiting faculty to deliver high-quality courses and shape the learning experiences of future business leaders. This role is ideal for young, energetic individuals with a strong academic background who aspire to start their careers in higher education, research, or teaching. Many ISB Academic Associates often pursue a Ph.D. at internationally renowned universities or business schools, or transition into teaching positions at well-known universities.

You will primarily support faculty in course delivery, manage academic activities, and ensure smooth classroom operations — from facilitating sessions and grading assignments to enabling engaging learning experiences. Additionally, you will have a unique opportunity to pursue one of the two structured certification tracks as part of our Academic Associate Certificate Program (AACP):

• Teaching Track
• Research Track

These professional development options will complement your role by strengthening your professional skills and laying a strong foundation for your future academic journey.

• Competitive monthly compensation.
• Access to Business Foundations certification via ISB online.
• Ability to credit/audit select ISB PGP and FPM courses as part of AACP
• Participate in workshops, seminars, practicums, and peer learning sessions focused on instructional strategies and research development.
• Full access to ISB’s world-class library resources.
• Opportunities to attend conferences, summits, and academic events held on campus.
• Collaboration with distinguished faculty who are thought leaders in their fields, shaping cutting-edge research and influencing global academia.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

• Master’s degree required. (Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration (Finance/Analytics), Financial Engineering, or related quantitative fields.)
• Candidates pursuing or holding a PhD in Finance, Accounting, or FinTech are welcome

Preferred Qualifications:

While not mandatory, candidates with the following background or expertise will be at an advantage

• Professional exam qualifications or progress such as CA, CMA, CFA, FRM or NISM.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and comfort with numerical analysis
• Formal training or certifications in financial modelling, valuation, Bloomberg, Python/R for finance, Power BI / Tableau or data analytics.
• Strong skills in valuation techniques, ability to analyze financial statements, ratios, credit metrics, and perform forecasting/model validation.
• Exposure to time-series forecasting, regression, sensitivity analysis, or predictive modelling
• Familiarity with capital markets, securities research, portfolio management, asset pricing, Banking & financial intermediation, FinTech, digital finance, Corporate finance & governance, Financial inclusion and equity analysis.

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning by providing strong support to both faculty and students.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and students in a higher education environment.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in mentoring and engaging with students.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across various functions within the department.
• Fundamental proficiency in mathematics and statistics.
• Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, and academic support in higher education setup preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Excel functions, including data sorting, VLOOKUP, filters, descriptive statistics, and chart creation.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital tools for managing course materials and student data are desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibility Area - Description - Percentage of Time

Assist in Course Development, Delivery and Management - Support in the setup, management, and delivery of courses, ensuring effective learning experiences. Tasks include managing in-class activities, LMS, grading assignments, providing feedback, and proctoring exams. Support for developing new material when needed. - 45%

Student Mentoring and Tutorials - Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students, offer personalized support, and assist with understanding course content. Conduct tutorials and offer targeted academic assistance. Ensure students receive timely help with their queries and develop key academic skills. - 15%

Documentation and Audit Compliance - Ensure fulfilment of audit requirements by accurately documenting all grading, student communications, and course-related interactions. Maintain organized records to support internal audits and compliance reviews. - 20%

Professional Development and Certification - Audit courses for certification requirements (teaching or research). Attend workshops, seminars, and peer learning sessions focused on both instructional strategies and research development. Participate in faculty-led research projects to develop research skills and gain experience, enhancing overall research competencies (subject to opportunity). - 20%