Senior Research Associate, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance x 2 (Fixed Term)

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) is an international and interdisciplinary research centre based at the Cambridge Judge Business School, dedicated to the study of alternative finance, focusing on new financial instruments and channels of finance emerging outside of the traditional financial system in the areas of alternative financing channels, alternative approaches to credit analytics and alternative payment systems.

The Centre provides academic thought leadership, evidence-based policy output and industry practice insights to improve global business practice in all aspects of finance. In addition to its research, the Centre has developed leading initiatives in the regulation of alternative finance, including digital tools and capacity building and education programmes. These focus on providing an evidence-base for policymakers and regulators in order to make more informed decisions on alternative finance/FinTech.

We are seeking two Senior Research Associates to join our dynamic centre, to support the University and CCAF's globally renowned regulatory research agenda on the alternative finance/FinTech space, with a particular focus on emerging markets and developing economies. While contribution to excellence in research is a core theme, the role holders will also lead on, contribute to and support the CCAF's cross-cutting regulatory initiatives, including digital tools, and capacity building and education programmes.

You will posses significant research experience with sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques including survey design, quantitative and qualitative analysis and writing for a specialist and general audience. Demonstrable track record in conducting and delivering regulatory research of interest to regulators and policymakers, and in engaging with policymakers and regulators, ideally at the international level, is highly desirable. Extensive experience in the regulation of alternative finance/FinTech, with knowledge and skills obtained through direct experience of working with/for a financial regulator, central bank or other relevant authorities is a strong advantage.

This is a fixed term appointment until 31 July 2022 in the first instance.

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Further information about Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance is available from the website: https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/centres/alternative-finance/

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