About us:GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI) is a pioneering initiative established by Gujarat International Finance Tech City Company Limited (GIFTCL) in partnership with Ahmedabad University, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, and the University of California San Diego. Read more here Summary:A strong demonstrated passion for finance and technology is a must. The individual should be able to understand the basics of new-age finance (ex, decentralisation, CBDC, tokenisation) and technology (ex, blockchain).Key Attributes:Judgment > Intelligence: We are hiring decision quality, not IQ.- Can prioritize without perfect information - Knows when not to escalate - Anticipates second-order effects (regulatory, reputational)Structured Thinking + Written Precision- Take chaos → clean 1-page memos - Prepare board-ready narratives - Draft emails you can send verbatim to regulators / CEOs - Typically, skills found in Ex-consulting, PMO, think tank, global institution - Can provide strong writing samples (not decks)Comfort With Power- Represent President’s office - Looking for: Calm demeanor, zero awe, zero arroganceAbility to Operate Across Very Different Worlds and Tasks- Work at the intersection of government, regulation, finance, academia, & industry - Multi-task every minute and switch effortlessly - Book air tickets, get coffee, or sit in a meeting with ministers or regulators (be able to work seamlessly across the spectrum) without egoQualification:- Graduates hungry for exponential learning and open to working in highly unstructured and “startup” environments. Education is not a constraint, anything is fine - Consulting + policy exposure - Global institution (World Bank, IMF, WEF, regulator PMO) - PE/IB + think tank crossover - Extensive experience in providing strategic and operational advice/guidance to executives on internal and external communication matters - Strong digital vision and capabilitiesStrong fits- 1–4 years in top-tier consulting, banking, or as a former chief of staff in a high-growth startup. - PMO to a senior public or private leader - Strategy roles in global financial institutions - Think tank/policy strategy roles with execution exposure
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Intern/Associate