President - Brickwork Finance Academy

Location: Bengaluru

Engagement Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary President to lead and scale our online training academy, focusing on the Finance and BFSI sectors, as well as Remote Executive Assistant (REA) support services. The President will be responsible for the strategic, operational, academic, and commercial success of the academy. This role demands a proven leader with experience in e-learning, education technology, corporate training, and deep domain knowledge in the financial sector and the REA concept.

Strategic Leadership:

●      Define and execute the Academy’s Vision, Mission, and Long-Term Strategy to inculcate best practices and evolve in the field of online education.

●      Drive growth in students' acquisition, course offerings, and market presence of the Academy

Business Development & Marketing:

●      Build and manage strategic alliances with companies in the BFSI sector, such as Banks, NBFCs, MFIs, Fintechs, etc., as well as premier educational institutions and industry bodies to collaborate on building customized learning modules/platforms.

●      Lead B2B and B2C sales channels; establish training partnerships with corporates.

●      Drive marketing initiatives and brand positioning in the online education market.

Academic and Curriculum Oversight:

●      Oversee the design and development of high-quality, industry-relevant online courses and certifications in the finance/BFSI sectors and the Remote Executive Assistant concept.

●      Ensure alignment of course content with industry standards.

●      Work with subject matter experts to ensure academic rigor and learner outcomes.

Operations and Technology:

●      Ensure seamless delivery of training through LMS platforms and digital tools.

●      Oversee technical infrastructure and work with product/tech teams to enhance user experience.

●      Monitor course engagement, completion rates, and learner satisfaction metrics.

Team & Culture Building:

●      Lead and mentor leadership across content, technology, sales, and operations.

●      Build a performance-driven, learner-centric, and innovation-oriented culture.

●      Champion diversity, inclusion, and ethical education practices.

Desired Skills:

●      Visionary leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset.

●      Strong network in the BFSI and corporate L&D space.

●      Ability to manage P&L, fundraising, and board-level reporting.

●      Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

●      Passion for education, technology, and continuous learning.

Qualification & Experience:

●      Master’s Degree in Business / Finance / Education.

●      15+ years of leadership experience in EdTech, corporate training, BFSI, or related industries.

●      Proven success in scaling online learning platforms or training businesses.

●      Deep understanding of financial markets, emerging tech (AI, data science, fintech), and BFSI trends, and a strong grasp of online learning technologies, pedagogy, and instructional design.

About Brickwork Finance Academy

Brickwork Finance Academy is a Non-Profit Organization. Finance is not just a science but also an Art. Every student must study the theory; understand the quantitative methods. Yet to succeed, it is imperative to appreciate nuances in the Art of Finance. The art can be developed by observing the real world, studying, and analyzing relevant cases both domestically and internationally.

The Academy aims at the wholesome development of the participants through continuous performance assessment in tune with industry practices for effective learning outcomes. Experience the eclectic mix of industry practitioners and academia..

If you are an enthusiast for the above role and believe you are a right fit, please send your resume with the subject line "President: Brickwork Finance Academy" to anitha.g@brickworkratings.com