Country Head – India

CompanyThe Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At9/3/2025

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Description

About CISI

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is a global professional body for financial services practitioners. With members in over 100 countries and offices worldwide, CISI sets the standard for knowledge, skills, and behaviour in the industry. We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting integrity and lifelong learning, enhancing public trust in financial services, and supporting our members in their career progression.

Job Summary

Job Title: Country Head – India

Job Level: 3

Reports To: Executive Director – Membership & Business Development

Location: Mumbai (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Purpose of the Role

The Country Head - India provides leadership and coordination for CISI’s liaison office in India. The role supports CISI’s global objectives by building relationships, gathering market insights, and overseeing local membership engagement and professional activities. While the liaison office does not undertake commercial activities, the role plays a key part in connecting the CISI’s global services to the regional context, promoting professional standards, and supporting member growth.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the senior representative of the CISI in India, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s global mission and objectives
Lead the India Liaison Office, including line management of the local team in Mumbai, managing budgets effectively and oversight of day-to-day operations.
Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including client firms, academic institutions, professional bodies, regulators and policymakers
Support collaborative initiatives, events and develop partnerships to raise CISI’s profile
As part of the wider CISI global team, contribute to strategy and planning, including reporting on performance and providing market insights
Support CISI members in India, working with the National Advisory Council
Ensure compliance with local regulations governing liaison offices and represent the organisation with integrity and professionalism.

Skills And Knowledge

Excellent relationship-building, networking and advocacy skills
Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
Understanding of India’s financial services ecosystem and the education/training landscape.

Familiarity with the regulatory frameworks governing liaison offices in India.

Cultural awareness and the ability to operate within a global organisation.

Experience

Proven leadership experience within a financial services or education-related organisation.
Experience working with or within professional or membership bodies is highly desirable.
Proven ability to manage operations, people, and external relationships in a cross-cultural or international context.
Experience preparing business reports, briefings, or market insights for senior stakeholders.