Cohort Manager / Program Manager – Finance & Capital Markets

About Masters’ Union

Masters’ Union (www.mastersunion.org) is a new-age business school offering industry-immersive business education where the classes are led by top industry leaders and practitioners. It is a first-of-its-kind institute where distinguished leaders from different walks of life have re-imagined business education in order to create effective business professionals for the ever-changing economy. Our leadership consists of alumni from IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League Schools like Stanford and UPenn.

The institute is strategically located in the very heart of Gurugram's business district, flanked by several Fortune 500 companies, in order to provide the ultimate industry-immersive and hands-on learning experience from day one. The most ground-breaking feature of its Programme is that the courses are taught by CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of Parliament, apart from distinguished global faculty from top B-schools who regularly consult with Fortune 500 companies.

In its 5 years of run, our flagship Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business Management has already surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB with top-notch recruiters (including Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, Bain) hiring our graduates.

About the Program:

Masters' Union’s Executive Program is a 12-month blended program designed for mid-career professionals, with a strong focus on Finance, Capital Markets, and Trading. The program emphasizes weekend hybrid classes with immersive learning through residencies, workshops, and global immersions, taught by seasoned industry experts.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Cohort Manager / Program Manager with a strong background in finance, capital markets, or stock market education. The ideal candidate will have previously managed cohorts or student groups in executive education or professional certification programs in these domains. You will be responsible for ensuring a seamless academic and experiential journey for learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Scheduling & Planning: Finalize term dates and events in collaboration with the Academics team. Schedule finance-focused workshops, trading labs, and market simulations.
• Faculty & Master Coordination: Manage schedules for visiting faculty with expertise in capital markets, stock trading, wealth management, and investment banking. Coordinate logistics for industry practitioners (e.g., traders, analysts) delivering masterclasses.
• Student Support & Communication: Provide academic guidance and career-focused updates in the finance domain. Communicate relevant capital market events, workshops, and certification sessions (like CFA, NISM, etc.).
• Operational Coordination: Oversee the setup of trading simulations, Bloomberg terminals (if available), or similar resources. Coordinate finance-specific learning tools and platforms.
• LMS & Data Management: Maintain updated finance and trading content on the LMS. Ensure accurate enrollment in relevant electives, masterclasses, and trading practice sessions.
• Event Execution: Run domain-specific events like stock market hackathons, trading challenges, or finance career bootcamps.
• Feedback Management: Capture learner feedback particularly related to financial curriculum, industry relevance, and master-led delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Finance faculty, Master Relations, and the Career Prep team to ensure curriculum meets industry standards and learner expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Program Manager / Cohort Manager in finance education, capital markets, or trading-focused programs (e.g., CFA, NISM, BSE/NSE certifications, investment bootcamps).
• Exposure to managing learner cohorts in executive education, MBA, or financial certification programs.
• Understanding of financial education tools, trading simulations, and industry certifications.
• Strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and event planning skills.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, Zoom, and calendar scheduling tools.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Preferably from a finance education, ed-tech, or business school background.
• Working Days: 6-day working (weekend programs, 1 weekday off).