Professor of Finance (FinTech)
Leading academic position in Financial Technology at a top-ranked UK business school.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a proven track record in FinTech, interdisciplinary collaboration, and securing external funding.
Overview
The University of Surrey’s Surrey Business School seeks an internationally recognised Professor of Finance with expertise in Financial Technology (FinTech). This strategic appointment will establish and lead research and innovation at the intersection of finance, digital technologies, and AI, contributing to the school’s flagship Digital Economy and AI Centre. The successful candidate will drive interdisciplinary collaboration, secure external funding, and shape the future of FinTech education and policy. The role involves academic leadership, mentorship, and fostering partnerships with industry, policymakers, and international organisations. The position is permanent and based in Guildford, UK.
What you'll do
- Lead and establish a research programme in Financial Technology (FinTech) at the intersection of finance, digital technologies, and AI.
- Develop and secure significant external funding bids in collaboration with colleagues, industry, and public-sector partners.
- Provide intellectual leadership in the Finance and Accounting Discipline, including mentoring early-career researchers and doctoral students.
- Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary research and education at the intersection of finance, technology, innovation, and responsible business.
- Shape the curriculum for undergraduate, postgraduate, executive, and doctoral programmes in finance and FinTech.
- Engage with policymakers, practitioners, and international organisations to translate research into real-world impact.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, public-sector entities, and international collaborators.
- Promote diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunities within the academic community.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Language: English; proficiency required for academic leadership and research communication.
Instruction: English
Publications: Sustained record of high-quality, field-advancing research publications in leading academic journals.
- Proven record of high-quality, field-advancing research in Financial Technology (FinTech) or related areas.
- Demonstrated academic leadership and ability to set an ambitious intellectual agenda.
- Experience in securing external research funding.
- Strong track record of interdisciplinary collaboration across finance, technology, and innovation.
- Expertise in areas such as digital financial services, AI in finance, blockchain, or sustainable finance.
- Experience in mentoring early-career researchers and doctoral students.
- Open to all eligible candidates; applications from under-represented groups (e.g., Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities) are particularly encouraged.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Interested applicants should submit their CV, a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role, and a research statement. Further details and application instructions are available on the University of Surrey’s job portal. Contact the Head of Finance and Accounting Discipline, Victoria Milligan, for further information.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Publication list (if applicable)
Contact
Victoria Milligan· Head of Finance and Accounting Discipline
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