Additional Director/Director

Purpose of the Role:

Seeking a senior professional for two verticals each

1. to lead its Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI) and NBFC vertical. The incumbent will be responsible for driving policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives across the financial sector, while generating revenue through sponsorships, memberships, and government/industry projects. This role requires a leader with deep understanding of the financial ecosystem encompassing banking, insurance, fintech, NBFCs, and capital markets along with the ability to engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders on sectoral reforms and growth opportunities.

Education and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Finance / Economics / Management / Public

Policy or a related discipline.

• years of experience in the BFSI domain preferably in banks,

NBFCs, insurance companies, consulting firms, or industry

associations.

AND

1. to head its Manufacturing Department. The incumbent will lead policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and multi-sectoral initiatives across key manufacturing verticals while driving departmental revenue through sponsorships, memberships, and government projects. This leadership position calls for a strategic thinker with deep understanding of Indias manufacturing ecosystem, strong policy acumen, and proven capability in developing impactful programs that support national priorities such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Green Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0.

Education and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Engineering / Management / Economics / Public Policy or related discipline.
• years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, industry associations, or policy advocacy.

Role & responsibilities :

• Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Engagement and Government Liasioning
• Sectoral Development & Strategic Programs
• Revenue Generation & Business Development
• Member Engagement & Industry Outreach

Preferred candidate profile :

Skills (Soft and Functional)

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to formulate and execute long-term strategies to build and sustain a robust startup and innovation ecosystem.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong skills in engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders including government officials, industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.
• Policy Advocacy: Expertise in analysing, developing, and advocating for policies that support startup growth and ease of doing business.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent ASSOCHAM effectively and build networks.
• Program Management: Proficiency in designing, implementing, and monitoring startup support programs such as incubation, mentorship, and funding initiatives.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of funding mechanisms, investment processes, and financial management related to startups and innovation projects.
• Innovation Mindset: Deep understanding of innovation trends, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship dynamics.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Networking: Strong ability to build partnerships and collaborations nationally and internationally.

IT Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for document preparation, data analysis, and presentations.
• Email and Calendar Management using MS Outlook or similar tools for scheduling and coordination
• Virtual Meeting Platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) for webinars, meetings, and online events.
• Online Research Skills to gather industry data, track policy updates, and prepare briefing notes.
• Familiar with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and similar platforms, for enhancing efficiency and communication.
• Comfortable working in ERP environments and leveraging digital systems for process optimization and data-driven decision-making.