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A prominent academic institution in Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to conduct theoretical finance research and engage with the academia. Applicants should possess a PhD in finance or relevant field and demonstrate a strong commitment to research.

Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real world impact to transform individuals, organisations and society.Since 1990, Cambridge Judge has forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's

The Head of Post Award (Finance) is responsible for leading and managing the successful oversight of the University's portfolio of externally funded Research grants with a total award value of over £3 billion. The role-holder is responsible for the provision of a high-quality professional service t

A leading research university in Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to conduct empirical finance research. The role requires a PhD in finance or a related field and a strong commitment to research and publications.

We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant/Associate to work at the Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance (CERF) based in Central Cambridge at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.CERF was founded in 2001 as an independent endowment in the University of Cambridge.The formal ob

Conduct empirical finance research in areas such as corporate finance, asset pricing, banking, market microstructure, asset management, behavioural or alternative finance. Research Assistant/Associate in Empirical Finance (Fixed Term) - Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance. We are looking to

Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger. Previous knowledge of finance systems. The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information.

A leading academic institution in Cambridge is looking for a Research Assistant/Associate to contribute to finance research. The candidate should have a PhD in finance and skills in research and publishing.

Operations and Finance Analyst – Market Research / Survey App – £50k-£70k. The Operations & Finance Analyst role supports both client-facing and internal operational and analytical activities, combining elements of client servicing, operations, and finance, offering exposure to multiple parts

A dynamic research company based in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage corporate costs and collaborate across divisions.

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. This is a hybrid role based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 – in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab. We're seeking a Finance Business Partner to support finan

A leading AI research organization is seeking Corporate Finance/Investment Banking Professionals in the UK for a fully remote role. You will summarize banking workflows, design finance scenarios for AI development, and work flexibly with top professionals in the field.

A leading quantitative research firm in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial decision-making and drive commercial strategy.

A leading organisation in London is seeking a Functional Lead to oversee Research Finance systems, specifically Oracle Projects and WorkTribe. Ideal candidates will have experience in system configuration and a strong understanding of research finance processes.

A leading quantitative finance technology firm based in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to developing high-quality software for a petabyte-scale data platform.

A growing mobile app company in Central London is seeking an Operations & Finance Analyst.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree by May 2026, a keen interest in Finance or FinTech, and excellent communication skills.

The Department of Accounting and Finance at Techwaka is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Professorial level as Head of Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in education, a strong research record, and effective leadership skills within an interdisciplinary en

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Reader for the School of Finance and Accounting. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving the research profile and reputation of the College. Applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate strong research leadership and mentoring skills.

Areas covered will include: Finance, Operations, HR (including all people costs), Facilities, Strategy and Exec and Product and Technology. Finance Business Partner - Corporate Costs. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join our team.

Research Fellow (Political Finance in Africa (POLFINA)). The successful candidate will be part of the research project “Political Finance in Africa” led by Associate Professor Sarah Brierley. The Department of Government is recruiting a Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) with a specialisa

A leading research firm in Greater London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage corporate costs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of finance experience and strong skills in cost control and financial reporting.

A leading research institute in the UK is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Manager to deliver high-quality financial insight supporting their research strategy.

HPC Storage Engineering Lead | Quant Finance Research Firm. We’re supporting a global quantitative research and engineering organisation that depends on extremely high‑throughput, low‑latency storage systems to fuel large‑scale modelling, simulation, and data‑driven research. Job function:

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Research Fellow specializing in Political Finance in Africa. This role involves contributing to a significant research project focused on political finance legislation and reforms across Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science o

A leading AI research firm is seeking experienced professionals based in the U.

Finance Business Partner - Corporate Costs. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join our team. The Finance Business Partner supporting Product and Tech and Corporate costs will lead cost control and capital expenditure planning across the business.