Research Assistant, Cambridge Fintech Market Observatory Programme

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) is an international and interdisciplinary research Centre based at the Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), University of Cambridge. It is dedicated to the study of the innovative instruments, channels and systems emerging outside of traditional finance.

The purpose of this role is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. You will contribute to research excellence by supporting the delivery of initiatives under the Cambridge Fintech Market Observatory (CFMO), the CCAF's flagship programme focused on the development of alternative financing channels, instruments, and systems from an industry perspective. Responsibilities include conducting research activities such as data collection, analysis, interpretation, and report writing. Additionally, you will participate in and contribute to the overall efforts of the Centre as appropriate.

You will have master's degree in economics, finance, engineering, political science, public policy, management, or fintech-related field . You will have specialist knowledge in fintech, financial inclusion, Open Banking, Open Data, or related areas. You will also have strong understanding of regulatory innovation and global advancements in innovation in financial services. Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery are pre- requisites for this role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

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The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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