About ISFTISFT (International School of Financial Trading) is India's only provider of a UK OfQual-regulated qualification in financial trading — the VTCT Level 5 Award, delivered in partnership with our UK academic partner and backed by a London-based proprietary trading firm.We are expanding our university integration programme — embedding our curriculum into UG/PG finance programmes and building co-branded executive education offerings with leading Indian universities.About the RoleWe are looking for an Academic Alliances Manager — an experienced professional with established relationships within Indian higher education who can identify the right institutional partners, initiate conversations at the right level, and help formalise MoU-based collaborations with universities.This is a commission-based, consultative role. You will be our primary bridge to the academic world.Responsibilities• Identify and approach private, deemed, and autonomous universities — particularly those with finance, business, or management programmes• Engage with senior academic leadership: Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors of Academic Affairs, and International Relations Offices• Introduce ISFT's programme portfolio and facilitate structured proposal discussions• Coordinate with the internal team through pitch, negotiation, and MoU signing• Earn a commission for every successfully formalised university partnershipIdeal Profile• Prior experience in academic administration, ed-tech business development, or institutional partnerships• Established network within Indian universities — especially in business, finance, or professional education departments• Strong communication and relationship management skills• Self-driven and comfortable in a performance-based, flexible work structureWhat We Offer• A differentiated, UK-regulated product with strong academic and industry credibility• Full pitch support — decks, curriculum briefs, MoU templates, and stakeholder materials• Flexible, independent work structure• Transparent, milestone-based commission per partnership closed
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Academic Alliances Manager