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Job Description
Assistant Professor – Finance / FinTech | University of Bristol (Mumbai Campus)
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
- The University of Bristol's Mumbai campus is an innovative extension of its prestigious UK counterpart,
- established to promote academic excellence, global collaboration, and impactful industry engagement in one
- of the world's most dynamic financial hubs. The campus offers a truly international and cross-cultural
- academic environment, combining the University's rigorous academic traditions with the fast-evolving
- Indian and South Asian business landscape.
- As part of a growing global network, the Mumbai campus serves as a hub for interdisciplinary learning,
- applied research, and thought leadership. Faculty members enjoy access to global partnerships,
- collaborative research opportunities, and the ability to contribute to high-impact academic programmes that
- prepare students to meet the challenges of an interconnected world.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
The candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching, assessment, research, and dissertation supervision across Finance and FinTech at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with particular contribution to the MSc Finance & Investment or MSc FinTech programmes.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Responsibilities
- Teaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, including assisting with lectures, tutoring, seminars, and computer lab sessions.
- Acting as a personal tutor to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Supervising UG or MSc dissertations in the relevant area.
- Marking exams and coursework papers for graduate and undergraduate students; with curriculum development/enhancement in line with the school ambition/strategy.
- Actively contributing to the function of the school by attending meetings and seminars and undertaking administrative duties assigned by the Head of School.
- Proactive approach to professional development and scholarship.
- Financial Modelling: Expertise in financial modelling, corporate finance, investments, risk management,
- Excel/VBA, and preferably Python.
- Research Methods & Dissertation Teaching: Strong quantitative research skills, experience with statistical software and financial databases, and the ability to teach and supervise postgraduate dissertations.
- Large-Scale Data Engineering for FinTech: Expertise in cloud computing, big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop ecosystem), data engineering, and data management.
- Introduction to AI & Data Analysis: Knowledge of AI/ML, data analytics, visualization, text analytics, and relevant programming/software tools.
Administration Responsibilities
- If needed, fulfilling the role of unit/course director or aiding unit/course director in the administration, development, and teaching of the relevant unit.
- Responsibilities are likely to include administering graduate and undergraduate degree programmes in finance or similar, including new programme development, promotion and admissions; organising and monitoring delivery of units; overseeing the welfare of students; liaising with external examiners; and/or reviewing and revising programmes in accordance with school and faculty policy.
- Making a wider contribution to the success of the University from their participation in faculty and University wide governance and development activities.
- Other leadership and administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Group.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reporting Manager: Dean
RELEVANT SUBJECT EXPERTISE
- Expertise in Finance, FinTech, Data Science, or closely related disciplines.
- Strong quantitative research, analytical, and financial modelling capabilities.
- Experience with relevant statistical software, financial databases, programming, and data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of AI/ML, data engineering, cloud computing, big data technologies, data visualisation, and text analytics.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Relevant Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Internal Contacts
- School and faculty staff
- School undergraduate and / or post-graduate students
- Staff and students in the wider university
External Contacts
- Research collaborators
- Dissertation supervisors
- External Partner Organisations
Essential
- Evidence of experience and ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and master's levels in a relevant discipline, including in small-group and/or lecture settings.
- Evidence of a proactive approach to teaching and student engagement.
- Evidence of taking initiative to improve students' learning.
- Evidence of excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Evidence of responsibility for planning your own professional development.
- Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to the administration and management of the department, school and faculty.
- Experience of effectively supervising undergraduate and masters' projects and dissertations.
Relevant Qualifications
Essential
- A Doctorate (e.g. PhD or expected to be completed by the start of appointment) in an appropriate discipline, which fits with teaching specialism/s.
Desirable
- HE teaching qualification.
- Links with accreditation bodies.
- Digital/Blended learning experience.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative working.
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to different audiences.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
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