Ref: IIMB/HR/RECT/2026/34 Date: 04th May 2026
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The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, IIMB is an Institute of National Importance.
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Post/Job Title
Chief Operating Officer – Mizuho India Japan Study Centre (MIJSC)
Job Purpose
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore invites applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer – Mizuho India Japan Study Centre (MIJSC).
The Mizuho India Japan Study Centre at IIMB is a leading research and networking hub that seeks to provide students, researchers, business managers and policy makers with a deeper understanding of Japanese and Indian business. The Centre promotes understanding of Japan in India and India in Japan through research, teaching and industry outreach.
MIJSC seeks a Chief Operating Officer to run the day-to-day operations of the Centre under the guidance of the Chairperson and drive the Centre’s external interactions & coordination with IIMB.
Job Type
The selected candidate will be appointed on a consultant mode (Full-time). The service is renewable based on satisfactory performance.
Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities
The COO would be responsible for managing the ongoing programs of the Centre and explore new opportunities for the Centre’s work in academia, industry and government.
He/she is expected to network with Indian companies connected to Japan and Japanese companies doing business in India to, inter alia, promote executive education programs, engage in fund raising etc.
He/she is also expected to network with academic and other institutions with a view to promoting collaboration, academic exchanges and joint programs.
Key Skill and Ability Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Mature attitude with the capability to discuss business issues.
Confident and self-motivated.
Knowledge of Executive Education or Training with Japanese companies will be an advantage.
Qualification and Personal Profile
Candidate ideally should have handled senior/top management assignments in industry
Candidate should be a Postgraduate.
Familiarity or working experience with Japanese companies will be an advantage.
Consultant Fee
While the consultant fee will be determined by the candidate’s profile, the indicative remuneration is ₹30.00 Lakhs per annum.
Interested candidates may fill the application using the link: here
The closing date for applications is 18th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated. It is mandatory to fill in all fields, and the following documents are required to be uploaded while submitting the application.
10th & 12th Marksheets.
Graduation Certificate.
Post-qualification experience.
All experience letters.
Recent 3 months’ pay slips or 3 months’ income proof.
If you have undergone any training, kindly attach the training certificates.
Applications without these documents will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered.