Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Finance and Technology - Corporate

About us

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About the role

The Institute of Finance and Technology (IFT) runs three MSc programmes which emphasise the analytical and quantitative foundations of finance and financial products, focusing on theory and methods and making extensive use of relevant practical applications.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Finance and Technology – Corporate to lead and teach from January 2027, at least three IFT modules in areas adjacent to corporate finance, banking, valuation, financial markets and digital finance .

As an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Finance and Technology - Corporate, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across at least three IFT modules, and support other module delivery related to the same expertise
• Develop and maintain teaching materials that support students’ understanding
• Design and deliver assessment and feedback that enable students to apply theoretical knowledge
• Supervise MSc dissertations (10-12 students), including regular meetings with supervisees, reviewing and providing feedback on proposals, relevant literature, methodology and academic writing.
• Support, guide and encourage students to work independently to produce original work.

This is a fixed-term role until 30th September 2027, with the earliest start date in November 2026.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff. Please visit Conditions service research teaching and professional services staff for more information.

About you

To be successful as an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Finance and Technology - Corporate,you will need:

• A completed PhD (or near completion) in finance, economics, financial technology, quantitative finance or another relevant subject area.
• Experience of teaching, tutoring or supporting learning in higher education, preferably in finance, financial economics, banking, investment and private equity and business innovations
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, banking products and services, financial markets, securities, interest rates, exchange rates and valuation methods.
• An ability to connect academic theory, current research and industry practice in corporate finance, banking, valuation, financial markets and digital finance.

What we offer

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit UCL Ways of Working to find out more.

In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (pro-rata) (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit Staff benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.