IIM Bangalore COO Recruitment 2026

IIM Bangalore is hiring 1 Chief Operating Officer for the Mizuho India Japan Study Centre (MIJSC). If you are a postgraduate with senior or top management experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 18 May 2026. The indicative consultant fee is Rs. 30.00 lakhs per annum.

IIM Bangalore Chief Operating Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), an Institute of National Importance, has released notification for the Chief Operating Officer role at MIJSC. The Centre promotes understanding of Japan in India and India in Japan through research, teaching, industry outreach, and networking. This is a full-time consultant mode position, renewable based on satisfactory performance.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You should be a postgraduate.
• Experience: You should ideally have handled senior or top management assignments in industry.
• Preferred Background: Familiarity or working experience with Japanese companies will be an advantage.
• Additional Advantage: Knowledge of Executive Education or training with Japanese companies will be useful.

Consultant Fee

• The indicative consultant fee is Rs. 30.00 lakhs per annum.
• This is approximately Rs. 2,50,000 per month, subject to the candidate's profile.
• The final fee will be decided by IIM Bangalore based on experience and suitability.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is expected through profile screening and interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IIM Bangalore.

1. Application Screening: The institute will review education, senior management experience, and Japan-related exposure.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed for leadership, communication, networking, and centre operations capability.
3. Document Verification: Qualification, experience letters, pay slips or income proof, and training certificates will be checked.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIM Bangalore administrative jobs page at iimb.ac.in.
2. Open the Chief Operating Officer - MIJSC application link.
3. Fill all mandatory fields in the online application form.
4. Upload your 10th and 12th marksheets, graduation certificate, experience proof, recent pay slips or income proof, and training certificates if any.
5. Submit the application before 18 May 2026.

Incomplete applications without required documents will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 04 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 04 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 May 2026

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Mizuho India Japan Study Centre
• Run ongoing centre programmes and explore new opportunities in academia, industry, and government
• Build networks with Indian companies connected to Japan and Japanese companies doing business in India
• Promote executive education programmes and support fund-raising efforts for the centre
• Coordinate academic exchanges, collaborations, and joint programmes with institutions
• Work with the Chairperson to drive external interactions and centre coordination within IIM Bangalore