Professor of Finance
Lead strategic research and academic development in FinTech at Surrey Business School.
Best for:Best for internationally recognized finance scholars and FinTech researchers with a strong record of academic leadership and external funding.
Overview
Surrey Business School is seeking an internationally recognised scholar to join the Finance and Accounting Discipline as a Professor of Finance with a focus on Financial Technology (FinTech). The successful candidate will spearhead research, build external funding pipelines, and contribute to the institution's flagship centre in Digital Economy and AI. Responsibilities include establishing an ambitious intellectual agenda, mentoring early career researchers, developing doctoral communities, and delivering research-informed education. This strategic appointment offers an opportunity to shape interdisciplinary collaboration across finance, digital technologies, and policy.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead a distinctive, field-advancing programme of research and innovation in Financial Technology (FinTech).
- Strengthen the Surrey Business School's flagship centre in Digital Economy and AI through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Develop and lead significant external funding bids in partnership with academic colleagues, industry, and public-sector bodies.
- Provide intellectual leadership within the Finance and Accounting Discipline, mentoring early career researchers and supporting staff development.
- Recruit, supervise, and develop PhD and professional doctorate researchers to build a vibrant doctoral community.
- Contribute to senior academic leadership in education by designing and delivering innovative finance and FinTech curricula across various programmes.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Finance or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Sustained record of high-quality, field-advancing publications in leading international journals
- Sustained record of high-quality, field-advancing research publications in top-tier venues
- Demonstrated expertise and leadership in Financial Technology or related areas
- Proven track record of securing external research funding or grants
- Experience in doctoral supervision and mentoring early career researchers
- Demonstrated academic leadership in higher education teaching and curriculum development
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should review the position details and submit their application through the university's designated online portal or contact the designated discipline lead for further information.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Victoria Milligan· Head of Finance and Accounting Discipline
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