Professor of Financial Technology

Job Title: Professor of Financial Technology
School/Department: Ulster University Business School/Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Salary: Professional
Closing Date: 2 December 2024
Reference Number: 032262
Campus: Belfast

(Permanent/Full-Time)

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

To lead and develop research and teaching within the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics in area of Financial Technology. The appointee will undertake research and knowledge transfer aligned to the university research strategy, specifically associated with the Centre of Financial and Regulatory Technology. The appointee will be expected to provide leadership in both research and teaching, complementing existing staff strengths and enhancing the research profile of Fintech in future REF exercises.

- ABOUT YOU -

- First or upper second class honours degree or higher degree in finance or a cognate discipline.
- Doctoral qualification in finance/fintech/regtech or related fields; or MSc in finance/fintech/regtech or related fields plus equivalent professional experience and/or standing.
- Strong and effective academic leadership within a university or professional environment, with recent and extensive experience of leadership and delivery of finance/fintech/regtech education or training programmes.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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