Research Associate- RBI Chair

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Nomenclature of Position: Research Associate- RBI Research Chair

Consolidated remuneration :Rs. 50,000/- per month

Educational Qualifications & Experience required

Educational Qualification

Essential: Graduate degree in economics, data sciences, commerce or allied discipline from a recognised University. A post graduate degree would however be preferred.

Essential Work Experience

Minimum one year of post-qualification experience in research on issues related to financial services industry, corporate affairs or related domains. Should have authored at least 01 research projects.

Desirable Work Experience

Experience in industry associations, professional bodies, consulting firms, involving engagement with policy or research on corporate affairs and financial stability.

Key Skills

• Strong technical architecture and system design understanding
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure, databases, and web technologies
• Knowledge of LMS, online examination systems, and digital platforms
• Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with IT governance, data privacy, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation and coordination of the assigned project.
• Conduct desk top research, data collection, stakeholder mapping, and analytical reviews.
• Assist in drafting reports, presentations, policy notes, meeting summaries, consultation reports, and communication materials.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including ministries, regulators, corporates, industry associations, development partners, and experts.
• Support organization of consultations, workshops, capacity-building programmes, and outreach activities.
• Maintain project databases, records, documentation, and knowledge repositories.
• Track project timelines, activities, deliverables, and reporting schedules.
• Assist in preparation of progress reports, utilization reports, project documentation, and monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate procurement processes, vendor management, event logistics, and administrative requirements.
• Support communication, visibility, and dissemination activities.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to draw insights from data.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Managing all the administrative tasks such as maintaining records, preparing datasheets, and updating the content module.
• Coordinate with donor agency, corporates, Ministries, regulators, development partners, academic institutions, and other stakeholders for research and project implementation.
• Coordination with Finance, Administration & IT units for necessary support to the Team.
• Managing finances including follow up on the invoices and settlement of advances of the ongoing projects/ upcoming projects
• Handling/coordinating Learning Management System.
• Undertake any other assignments assigned by the Chair professor.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of banking and financial services industry.
• Good research, drafting, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel is must and SPSS, R, or similar tools) is desirable.
• Ability to analyse regulatory, policy, and reporting frameworks from the financial services sector perspective.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and data handling tools.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, and professional conduct.