Manager - Employer Relations - South Asia

About the Role:

You will build relationships with employers across the South Asia region, driving employability opportunities for CIMA & CGMA students. You will focus on improving internship and career pathways for university students, creating demand for the CGMA designation and helping B2B engagement which will expand the reach and understanding of AICPA & CIMA.

You will report to the Regional VP as an individual contributor. You will work across the South Asia region, based from one of our India offices, using a hybrid work schedule. This role will be based in Chennai/ Bangalore.

You Will:

• Strengthen partnerships with employers across diverse industries.
• Position AICPA & CIMA, along with the CGMA designation, as a trusted source of high-quality finance and business talent.
• Create a structured employer outreach plan aligned with organisational goals.
• Promote employability opportunities for CIMA/CGMA members and candidates, with a focus on India.
• Develop internship pipelines with top employers for university students pursuing CIMA.
• Partner with employers to map skill needs and align them with CIMA's offering.
• Expand the scope of AICPA & CIMA engagement with companies by identifying new partnership opportunities.
• Support employer-focused campaigns and programmes to increase awareness, adoption, and recruitment.
• Work with our teams to convert employer relationships into tangible opportunities (e.g. placements, internships, sponsorships)
• Be an ambassador for AICPA & CIMA in external engagements, industry forums, and employer roundtables.
• Enhance the visibility and recognition of the CGMA designation in the Indian market.
• Provide employer insights to inform strategy, research, and advocacy plans.
• Work in close collaboration with University Relations, Marketing, Member Engagement, and Global Employer Relations teams.
• Ensure agreement of employer-focused projects with the Association strategy.
• Monitor, and report on progress against agreed Goals

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in employer relations, business development, or talent partnerships
• This role will be based in Chennai/ Bangalore.

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognise that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.