Vice President (Research) - India Gold Policy Centre

The India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC) at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad holds the unique identity as an academic research-based think tank on gold with a focus on Indian gold economy and business. Since its inception in November 2014, IGPC has played a transformative role in the Indian gold sector and is recognised widely by the policy planners and stakeholders for our objective remarks and inputs.

IGPC has a direct and close engagement with the industry and policy makers; we try to address problems that are relevant to the Indian gold industry. Over the years, we have successfully facilitated scholarly research in the field, and we attempt to bring together all stakeholders of the gold market. The mix of intellects from industry and academia has driven IGPC to a pole position in this field.

We are looking for a seasoned professional, preferably in the gold market, who could support all the IGPC activities towards exceling and driving the centre's vision.

Job Description:

• Engage with the stakeholders across the gold value chain and bring together academic research at IIMA along the industry needs and policy advisory.
• Proactive engagement with various policy planners, ministries, and regulators and stay abreast on the technicalities and dynamics of the market.
• Have a consultative approach in creating roadmap for industry growth.
• Develop new research initiatives involving IIMAs academic resources.
• Act as an effective link (through information exchange, meetings, conferences, etc.) between the following constituencies: policymakers, gold producers, gold product manufacturers and distributors, gold consumers and IIMA academic community.
• Support in developing academic resources on practice and policy for educational purposes and actively contribute to meeting training needs of the industry.
• Pro-actively identify advisory and consultancy needs through bonafide agencies.
• Timely delivery of all assignments, including report writing, reviewing research documents, and organizing events.

Qualification & Experience:

• PhD / MBA / CA/ CFA / CAIA / Masters (or higher degree) in Economics or Public Policy from reputed institution with experience in sectoral policies.

• Strong knowledge about regulations in the precious metals industry, and / or demonstrated experience to rapidly learn and adapt to the precious metals industry.

• Work experience of minimum 18 years in industry and/or research

Reporting: Selected candidate will report to Chairperson, India Gold Policy Centre.

Age: Minimum 40 years and Maximum 55 years as on the last date of application. Age may be relaxed in case of deserving candidates.

Job Location: Ahmedabad

Salary & Allowances: Selected candidates will be offered an appointment on a Tenure Based Scaled Contract for a fixed term of two years, which may be extended for a further period as required. Based on the experience and qualification, the selected candidate will be placed in Pay Level 13A under the pay matrix of 7th Central Pay Commission. Beside the salary as per the 7th CPC, the Institute offers other benefits which are at par with the permanent employees.

Interested candidates are requested to apply online through the link: https://www.iima.ac.in/the-institute/administration/work-with-us/administrative-staff. Last date to apply : September 08, 2026.