India's premier arts institution seeks outstanding talent to continue its expansion plans. Established in 2000, as a pioneering arts institution in India, Osian's is committed to building a merit-conscious, knowledge-driven and financially self-sufficient infrastructure for the Indian arts and culture rooted in its own ability to be a part of India's developmental framework. With it's Auction House, the Art Advisory Services, the Centre for Archiving, Research & Development (CARD), Osian's-Cinefan (the Arab & Asian Film Festival), the Publishing & Design division, the Literary Agency, fFood (the Film Development Fund) and our forthcoming multi-cultural complex The Osianama, Osian's has established itself at the highest international standards as a uniquely integrated cultural institution.

Chief Financial Officer (Mumbai/1)
Proven financial and managerial skills essential. A reputed MBA (Finance) with 12-15 years experience at a senior level, managing a finance and treasury team for leading corporate house or multi-national. Thorough familiarity with accounts, banking & credit relationships, finance and budgeting issues, regulatory and other legal compliance processes with special ability to handle IPO processes. Should be extremely computer proficient with expertise in all leading financial software packages.

Financial Analyst (Mumbai/ 1)
An MBA (Finance) or equivalent. Should have familiarization with creation and evaluation of databases, Indices, strong econometric background and 8-10 years experience in leading financial institution. Should be able to conceptualize strategy.

Senior Accountant (Mumbai/ 1 & Delhi/ 1)
Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years experience independently handling accounts to finalization. Knowledge of Sales Tax, Income Tax, Profession Tax, Service Tax as well as Export-Import documentation essential. Should be computer proficient with expertise in Tally 6.3, Excel, Word, among other packages. Command over written and spoken English essential.

Junior Accountant (Mumbai/ 1 & Delhi/ 1)
B.Com with 3-5 years experience in accounting functions including Sales Tax, Income Tax, Profession Tax, Service Tax and Export-Import documentation. Should be computer proficient with expertise in Tally 6.3, Excel and Word. Command over written and spoken English essential.

Head of Legal Services (Mumbai/ 1)
Should have impeccable track record in dealing with most aspects of RBI, SEBI, FEMA, Customs, Intellectual Property Rights, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Infringements, Agreement Vetting, Antiquities Law, Contract Management. LLB from reputed university, with 10-15 years of Corporate Law experience, and at least 5 years in specializations mentioned above. Good communication and drafting skills essential. International exposure preferred.

Company Secretary (Mumbai/ 1)
Should be a qualified Company Secretary and Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Experience with IPOs, SEBI guidelines. Good drafting and communication skills essential. Will have responsibility for Company affairs and associated functions.

Senior Manager, Legal & Compliance (Mumbai/ 1)
Reporting to and assisting the Legal Head in all matters mentioned above. Minimum qualification LLB from reputed university, with 5-8 years experience. Initiative, application, quality deliverables, and good communication and drafting skills essential. International exposure preferred.

Manager, Legal & Compliance (Mumbai/ 1)
Minimum qualification LLB from reputed university, with 3-5 years exposure to Company affairs and statutory compliances. Initiative, application, quality deliverables, team-playing and good communication skills, essential.

Head of IT & Web (Mumbai/ 1)
High level of technical expertise to understand and support integrated IT needs of the organization and its applications. Ability to conceptualize, develop and implement IT strategy swiftly, especially in the context of vast databases and web growth. Will be responsible for managing installation, maintenance and monitoring of computer hardware, software and networks to ensure appropriate technology. Should possess an analytical and problem-solving mindset. Effective communication and leadership skills essential.

Web Developer (Delhi/ Mumbai 2)
Will be responsible for developing entire sites or modules and integrate within a proprietary CMS (components written in PHP, ASP.NET and ASP classic and integrate these within MS SQL 2005 database. Conversion of existing website developed in PHP to fully Microsoft compatible platform. Basic Administration of Website and Application tuning, performance management skills required. Degree/ Advance Diploma in Web Design & Development, Multi Media Design, Digital Media Development, Interactive Computing. Minimum 2 years commercial Web Development experience, along with a good understanding of programming languages essential.

Web Copywriter (Delhi/ Mumbai 1)
Will be responsible for content development for the website as well as Search Engine. To include key wording, marketing text, titles, articles and news releases. Should possess proven writing/ editorial skills, interest in search engine marketing and enjoy research. Graduate, preferably with Communications/ Journalism/ Marketing specialization with 2-3 years experience as a creative copywriter preferred. Ability to work under pressure and multiple deadlines, independently and as a team essential.

Senior Manager- Human Resources & Training (Mumbai/ 1)
Acompassionatecare-giver with excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills who will be responsible for all aspects of HR functions and Training for all staff. Ability to contribute to planning and development, implement and coordinate HR management activities to optimize human resources. Will also oversee employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with current labor laws and HR methodologies required. OD knowledge preferred. 10 years proven record in the whole gamut of HR in established/entrepreneurial environments, with relevant academic background essential. Understanding of the arts is preferred.

Training & Personnel Management Coordinator (Delhi/ 1)
Responsible for Personnel Management for the organization, and training development support. Personnel Management/ HR qualification from a reputed institution and 3-4 years of relevant experience essential.

Senior Manager- Administration (Mumbai/ 1)
Responsible for setting up administrative systems, developing and managing world-class administrative infrastructure in multiple locations in Mumbai, including facilities, logistics, vendors, travel, hospitality and event management (preferably in art/ culture environment). Should have a degree in Business Administration with 10 years experience in administration, preferably in multinationals.

Graphic Designer (Mumbai/ 2)
A Graduate with Graphic Design specialization from any reputed Design School, with 3-5 years experience. Should possess refined aesthetic sensibility, a disciplined approach which respects deadlines and a high degree of proficiency in graphic design, preferably with high visuals/image intensity, and handling print media projects. Command over In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Coreldraw, Quark, scanning, colour separation and execution of computer artworks in both PC and Mac platforms essential. International design experience preferred. International standards will be the expected norm.

Executive Assistant to President, Art Advisory Services (Mumbai/ 1)
Responsible for all administrative support for Art Advisory Services, including art market trends and liaising with clients. Graduate in Fine Arts with 2-4 years experience in the arts market preferred.

Conservators/ Restorers (Mumbai/ 2; Delhi/ 2)
MA in art conservation or equivalent from reputed institutes (with or without experience), or 3-5 years experience with reputed Conservator essential. Candidates should possess special aptitude in art conservation.

Archivists - CARD (Mumbai & Delhi/ 10)
Essential: Relevant domain knowledge, diligence and minutae-orientation for documentation involving accurate data entry, coding, labelling, listing, cross-checking with Inventory. Mindset for serious research.

Preferred: Archival & documentation experience with a leading international museum and/or PhD in relevant subject helpful. Writing/ published work in relevant subject preferred. Archivists for the following subject areas are required:

1. Indian Modern & Contemporary Art
2. Indian & Islamic Miniatures
3. Indian Popular Culture
4. Antiquarian Photography with focus on Indian sub-continent
5. Ancient & Medieval Sculpture from Indian sub-continent & Asia
6. Thangkas from Tibetan, Nepal and Sikkim
7. Japanese Samurai Arms, Armor and Art
8. Indian and Hindi Cinema
9. Asian and World Cinema
10. The World of Magic and its Memorabilia

All remuneration is strictly on par with relevant experience and proven ability. References essential for all short-listed candidates.

Please send applications, clearly stating position applied for, within 10 days.