National Institute of Securities Markets (hereinafter referred to as the Institute or NISM) is an Institute established by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to build human resource capacity in the area of securities markets as well as across the financial sector. It is an autonomous public trust governed by its Board of Governors. Chairperson, SEBI is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Board of Governors.

NISM is involved in capacity building for the securities markets and conducts various capacity building activities including long- and short-term certification courses, mandatory certification of market intermediaries, Management Development Programs (MDPs), investor education and financial literacy programs and other related activities. It has significant industry interface and linkages.

NISM is currently operating from a state-of-the-art campus on a 70-acre plot of land at Patalganga, about 60 KMs from the Mumbai airport on Mumbai-Pune Express Highway.

For more details, please visit NISM’s website – www.nism.ac.in.

In order to support the expanding activities of NISM, applications are invited from eligible candidates for various posts in its Partnership & Marketing verticals as per below specifications:

Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager/ Manager

A. Functions and responsibilities – (Digital Marketing)

1. Utilizing digital platforms including landing pages, email campaigns, lead nurturing, YouTube, and social media to effectively promote NISM programs.
2. Monitoring campaign performance and optimizing strategies to maximize participant enrollment and engagement.
3. Creation and management of content for NISM’s social media, emails, and other forms of digital communication
4. Analyzing, tracking and conducting research on consumer behaviors and trends and implement innovative growth strategies and techniques into digital marketing campaigns.
5. Preparing reports and analytics on the overall performance of various marketing campaigns.
6. Developing and monitoring campaign budgets
7. Stay up to date on the latest social media trends, and implement them in NISM’s marketing campaigns

 

B. Functions and responsibilities –(Promotions/ Students Oriented programs)

1. Managing and optimizing the student-oriented program database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
2. Performing counselling and career guidance for interested students on various courses and programs offered by the Institute
3. Inviting and managing Applications for NISM’s long-term and short-term program. Coordinating with the Academic Department for smooth management of student hiring for different programs.
4. Coordinating logistical aspects, accommodations, program schedules, speakers, session deliveries, and campus tours to ensure seamless participant experiences.

 

C. Functions and responsibilities – (Partnership /Collaboration & Execution – MIIs/ MIs, Banks Corporates)

1. Assisting the execution of partnership plans for targeting MII/MIs/Banks/NBFCs, corporate entities, and other relevant institutions.
2. Creating a database of potential partners and maintain contact lists for MIIs (Market Infrastructure Institutions) based on strategic fit, growth potential, and market opportunities by staying informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.
3. Building and nurturing relationships with Decision Makers and stakeholders
4. Negotiating partnership agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure mutual benefit and long-term success.
5. Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams to support partnership initiatives and achieve strategic objectives.
6. Developing initial drafts of collaboration proposals and coordinating with internal teams for execution
7. Scheduling and organizing meetings with external stakeholders, including preparing agendas and relevant materials.
8. Preparing and submitting regular updates and reports on meeting outcomes, proposal status, and other relevant activities to management.

 

D. Functions and responsibilities – (Institutional sales/Investor Education)

1. Conducting research on potential collaborations and opportunities to support various initiatives.
2. Leading the submission of proposals including budgeting, reporting, and financial performance and facilitate the signing of MoA with partners.
3. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers within institutional clients.
4. Leveraging the organization’s relationship with existing institutional accounts by developing and executing proactive, creative, and ongoing contact initiatives
5. Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams to support partnership initiatives and achieve strategic objectives.
6. Preparing and submitting regular updates and reports on meeting outcomes, proposal status, and other relevant activities to management.

 

Required Skill Set:

• Familiarity with financial market working/ terminology/ products/ services

• Good knowledge of social media, digital marketing tools including landing pages, email campaigns, lead nurturing, YouTube, and other branding activities
• Proficiency in negotiating partnership agreements and terms to ensure mutual benefit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Analytical Skills

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ALL POSTS:

1. Minimum Educational Qualification: First class Post Graduate Degree or Equivalent in Finance/Securities Markets (includes one-year Post Graduate Diploma course offered by NISM)/Commerce/ Economics/ Marketing/ Operation/ Retail/ Social Media or any other relevant discipline from a reputed Institute.
2. Experience (as on June 30, 2025): Experience of at least 2 years post minimum educational qualification (stated above) preferably in securities market or educational institution.

 

The selected candidate shall be assigned responsibilities, designation and department commensurate with their qualification and experience.

COMPENSATION:

Depending upon the qualification, college/institutions and experience the candidate’s pay-scale will be fixed at the level between 5-8 of 7th CPC pay matrix with the gross pay starting from Rs. 8.6 Lakhs PA.

Besides, suitable accommodation subject to availability, may be made available at concessional rate at the NISM Campus.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT FOR ALL POSTS:

 The selected candidate shall initially be appointed on contract for a term of 3 years, which may further be extended based on performance.

The incumbent will demit the office on attaining the age of 60 years or at the end of the contract period, whichever is earlier. The institute reserves the right to terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Candidates who have already submitted their applications in the past six months may not apply again for the same position or role.

 

2. Mode of Selection shall be an interaction of the short-listed candidates with a “Selection Committee” constituted for the purpose.

 

3. The Institute reserves the right to modify the mode of selection, if deemed fit. It also reserves the right to raise the minimum standards in respect of age / qualification / experience, in order to restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interaction. Thus, merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down in the advertisement as regards age/qualifications/experience would not automatically entitle any candidate to be called for the interaction.

 

4. The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reasons therefor.

 

5. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

 

6. Candidates shall satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for. The Institute shall determine their eligibility only at the final stage, i.e., while calling them for interaction.

 

7. If the candidates are not eligible or have knowingly or willfully furnished incorrect or false particulars or suppressed material information, their candidature will be liable to be rejected at any stage of the selection. If the candidate qualifies in the selection process and subsequently it is found that he/she does not fulfill the eligibility criteria, his/her candidature will be cancelled and, if appointed, the contract would be terminated forthwith without any notice or compensation.

 

8. The decision of the Institute in all matters would be final and binding, and no correspondence in this regard would be entertained.

 

 HOW TO APPLY:

 

1. Candidates are required to apply Online by June 30, 2025 through the website nism.ac.in by clicking at “Recruitment” on homepage and following the instructions thereafter. Application/ resume should be uploaded in the prescribed format only. In case of any issues/difficulty in filling the application online, please feel free to connect with us at hrd@nism.ac.in OR 02192-668402.
2. Applications that are not in the prescribed format or incomplete in any respect or received in physical form or received after the prescribed time and date, will not be considered

 

 

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National Institute of Securities Markets (hereinafter referred to as the Institute or NISM) is an Institute established by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to build human resource capacity in the area of securities markets as well as across the financial sector. It is an autonomous public trust governed by its Board of Governors. Chairperson, SEBI is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Board of Governors.

NISM is involved in capacity building for the securities markets and conducts various capacity building activities including long and short term certification courses, mandatory certification of market intermediaries, Management Development Programs (MDPs), investor education and financial literacy programs and other related activities. It has significant industry interface and linkages.

NISM is currently operating from a state-of-the-art campus on a 70-acre plot of land at Patalganga, about 60 KMs from the Mumbai airport on Mumbai-Pune Express Highway.

For more details, please visit NISM’s website – www.nism.ac.in.

NISM invites applications for the post of Professor of Practice (on Contract) and Adjunct Faculty from experienced and accomplished industry and management professionals, with an excellent track record in respective domain areas, in the following areas of proficiency:

i. Economics
ii. Fixed Income Securities
iii. Derivatives and Risk Management
iv. Wealth Management, Investment Advisory & Portfolio Management
v. Equity Research
vi. Securities Markets Operations
vii. ESG and Sustainable Finance
viii. Commodities Markets
ix. Banking & Treasury Management
x. Data Science

The aforesaid faculty are expected to facilitate the use of innovative teaching and learning tools, support a practice-oriented pedagogy by promoting creativity and innovation, take responsibility of designing curriculum and teaching content for different programs as per the norms of the Institute, create content and conduct executive development programs and web-based education programs and other activities assigned from time to time.

The faculty are also expected to promote industry-institute linkages through a wide range of activities, including supporting various capacity building centres and programs, resource generation, involving themselves in placements etc.

I. PLACE OF POSTING:

The initial posting of the selected candidate will be at NISM Campus, Plot No. IS-1, IS-2, Patalganga Industrial Area, Mohopada (Wasambe), Rasayani, District Raigad, Maharashtra – 410222. NISM may, depending on its requirements, post them to its any other facilities/ offices.

 

II. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Candidates with at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification) and a having a good academic record, with not less than 15 years of managerial or professional experience in the areas of specialization mentioned above, shall be eligible for the posts of Professor of Practice/Adjunct Faculty. Candidates should have worked in senior management positions for at least 5 years. Candidates with teaching experience will be given preference.

The above criteria may be relaxed for Adjunct Faculty on the basis of the profile of the candidate.

The upper age limit for applicants will be 62 years, as on July 01, 2024.

 

III. DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT:

The engagement shall be on a contractual basis for a period of three years with a one year probation. The contract may be further extended based on performance.

IV. COMPENSATION / REMUNERATION:

Gross monthly emoluments for Professor of Practice will be fixed on consolidated basis ranging from Rs 1.75 L to Rs 2.25 L (all inclusive) and shall be commensurate with that of the profile of the candidate, including qualification and experience in relevant areas, as applicable.

The compensation for Adjunct Faculty shall be decided mutually, basis qualification and relevant experience.
The faculty shall be governed by workload norms as stipulated by the Institute from time to time.

Besides, suitable accommodation at NISM’s Patalganga campus, subject to availability if any, can be made available according to the terms and conditions set by NISM.

 

V. HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates may submit their applications along with detailed CV online through the link provided below:

 

 

2. This is a rolling advertisement and will remain active from July 19, 2024 to July 18, 2025. Candidates can submit their applications any time throughout the year.

3. Applications received on or before 10th August 2024 will be processed in the first phase. Applications received subsequently will be processed in phases, as deemed appropriate by the Institute. In case of any issues/difficulty in filling the application online, please feel free to connect with us at hrd@nism.ac.in OR 02192-668402.

4. Physical applications or applications that are incomplete, will not be considered.

 

VI. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mode of Selection shall be an interaction of the short-listed candidates with a “Selection Committee for Recruitment of Faculty” constituted for the purpose.

2. The Institute reserves the right to modify the mode of selection, if deemed fit. It reserves the right to raise the minimum standards in respect of age / qualification / experience, in order to restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interaction. Thus, merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down in the advertisement as regards age/qualifications/experience would not automatically entitle any candidate to be called for the interaction.

3. The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reasons therefor. The Selection Committee may seek nominations from various sources including from eminent persons in the field and or may seek candidature from suitable persons.

4. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

5. Candidates shall satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for. The Institute shall determine their eligibility only at the final stage.

6. If the candidates are not eligible or have knowingly or willfully furnished incorrect or false particulars or suppressed material information, their candidature will be liable to be rejected at any stage of the selection. If the candidate qualifies in the selection process and subsequently it is found that he/she does not fulfill the eligibility criteria, his/her candidature will be cancelled and, if appointed, the contract would be terminated without any notice or compensation.

7. The decision of the Institute in all matters would be final and binding, and no correspondence in this regard would be entertained.

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