Finance Recruiting

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Screening of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Interested candidates should send, preferably by email with Word or PDF attachments, a letter of interest (cover letter), a curriculum vita, list of 4-6 names that can serve as references, evidence of teaching excellence (such as last 3 years of teaching evaluations) and a selected published journal article or research working paper to:

Mr. Leo Gonzalez, Academic Personnel Manager
leo.gonzalez@ucr.edu
School of Business Administration
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521
Telephone: 951-827-2504

Electronic submissions are encouraged.

Inquiries may also be made to Michael Moore, Chair, Department of Accounting & Information Systems, at michael.moore@ucr.edu.

SoBA is an AACSB-accredited school and shares the mission of its sister campuses in the University of California system to be known as a leading center of excellence for research and teaching. UCR has established the building of professional schools and graduate programs as an institutional priority and provides substantial resources for research, competitive salaries and teaching loads, and an excellent research climate. Please see our web pages for further information about the School and the University: http://www.agsm.ucr.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE THROUGH DIVERSITY.

Located in a vibrant business community that is home to the greatest number of Fortune 500 firms per capita in the nation, the University of Cincinnati College of Business offers bachelor of science and bachelor of business administration degrees, master of science degrees, the master of business administration, and the PhD. The 55 tenure-track faculty and 18 field service faculty teach 2,600 undergraduate and nearly 450 graduate students. The college’s disciplines include accounting, finance and real estate, industrial management, information systems, international business, management, marketing, quantitative analysis and operations management. A large number of undergraduate students participate in cooperative education, a signature program of the University of Cincinnati. The Lindner Honors-PLUS Program and the Kolodzik Business Scholars Program attract more than 300 of the best students in the area. The College has a $20 million operating budget.

The dean will be a dynamic and transformational leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who will lead the effort to shape the future of the College, articulating a vision for its possibilities, defining its standard of excellence, the directions of its growth and new multi-disciplinary connections across the University. He or she will foster intellectual engagement and scholarly accomplishment, advancing research and scholarship, education and engagement in business, in the Greater Cincinnati region and the State of Ohio, as well as nationally and globally. The dean will nourish and extend private sector partnerships, supporting them through education of the future workforce and real-time faculty engagement. While promoting excellence and diversity, the dean will be responsible, with the faculty, for student and faculty recruitment and retention, assuring their excellence and their diversity.

The dean will be responsible for managing the resources of the College, specifically its academic programs, faculty, staff, students, facilities and budget. The dean will also take the lead in attracting new resources to the College from private individuals, foundation and corporate sources. As a key member of the University’s leadership team, the dean will work cooperatively with other senior officers and deans to realize the University's promising and challenging future. The dean will also work collaboratively with the leadership of the Business Advisory Council and the UC Foundation to advance the mission and vision of the University and the College of Business. The dean reports to the senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader, a visionary, and an entrepreneur. He/she will be an energetic, self-assured leader of stature in the academic and/or business environment, able to inspire the faculty and students with a sense of pride and purpose and infuse the College and its programs with high quality. The new dean needs to be an exceptionally effective and collegial communicator with external audiences as well as with faculty and students. Preferred candidates will possess an earned doctorate; a strong record of teaching and research that will warrant appointment as full professor; and significant senior-level experience in managing a complex research extensive academic program. Candidates with a significant record as an executive officer with successful experience in running a business unit will also be considered.

The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public university with high research activity providing high quality learning environments, world renowned scholarship, innovation and community service, that serves as a place where free intellectual interchange flourishes. It is an urban university, educating almost 40,000 students. The 2,500 full time faculty are distinguished world-wide for creative pedagogy and research. The university has 14 colleges and schools on three campuses and operates with a $1.02 billion budget. Last year the University and its affiliates received $377.9 million in research and development, placing it among the top 20 research universities. The University of Cincinnati has attracted national and international attention through the implementation of its master plan that includes the creation of a landscape of signature architecture on the main 200-acre campus.

A full position profile is available. Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter describing interest in the position and three references. These materials should be sent electronically to UCBusiness@wittkieffer.com . Inquiries may be addressed to the Witt/Kieffer consultants supporting this search, Mary Elizabeth Taylor at 212 686-2676 or Oliver B. Tomlin at 215 568-2160. Candidate review begins March 1. Compensation is highly competitive.

The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

This role plays a vital part in building out a cutting-edge, world-class portfolio analytics and risk platform on Bloomberg. The system includes portfolio optimization, factor modeling, asset allocation, trade execution, index replication, hedging tools, etc.

This multi-asset class platform will cover equity, fixed income, currency, commodity, and non-traditional asset classes. The models you build will be relied upon by risk and portfolio managers for stress testing, scenario analysis, tracking error calculations, portfolio optimization, attribution, trading list analysis as well as VaR estimation.

You will generate innovative ideas, develop tools and provide independent research that helps clients improve the investment management process; Create and prototype models, supervise implementation in the software product, publish white papers and educate Bloomberg clients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is familiar with finance theory, asset pricing, factor modeling, and optimization theory, both at the theoretical level as well as for practical purpose. Ability to manipulate large datasets and perform statistical analysis is essential. Knowledge of advanced statistics and econometrics is required. Experience with SAS, R, S+ or MATLAB is a strong plus. Familiarity with equity and fixed income instruments, and derivatives pricing methodology is a plus. A PhD in natural sciences, finance, economics or a related field and a minimum of 2 yrs of industry or relevant academic experience at a top institution is required.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a major urban university, committed to academic excellence, located in the commercial and industrial hub of Wisconsin. The campus is in a pleasant residential neighborhood on Milwaukee’s northeast side, only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. UW-Milwaukee is one of the two “doctoral cluster” campuses in the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System, with a student enrollment of approximately 29,000. The newly-dedicated Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business is accredited by the AACSB at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS and Ph.D. degree programs. The state-of-the-art David O. Nicholas Investment Lab is a centerpiece of the School’s graduate certificate in investment management. A total of 74 full-time faculty members bring an impressive range of expertise to the School, with doctorates and advanced training from some of the country’s leading universities. Additional information is available at our Web site: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Business/.

All applicants wishing consideration MUST apply online at http://www.jobs.uwm.edu. Applicants should include in their online application: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample papers, and three letters of reference. As part of a commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business is particularly interested in receiving applications from underrepresented groups. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer. For the UWM Campus Security Report see http://www.uwm. CleryAct.com. All finalists for this position must undergo a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.

Chair of Search & Screen Committee is Professor Lilian Ng. For additional information, please contact Professor Ng at lng@uwm.edu or (414) 229-5925.

Kent State University is the third largest state university in the State of Ohio. Located in Northeast Ohio, Kent State’s eight campus system serves over 33,000 students. The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International and offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing and Economics. The College is home to over 3,000 students. The Department of Finance has an undergraduate program, an MBA with a concentration in Finance, an EMBA program and a Ph.D. program in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance as well as an MS in Financial Engineering, which is offered in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Business houses a derivatives trading floor with real time data feeds from derivatives exchanges. The College also provides access to major databases such as COMPUSTAT, CRSP, ExecuComp, and I/B/E/S. The Department hosts the Review of Futures Markets.

Please submit a curriculum vita, a cover letter, a summary evidencing teaching experience and effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Kent State University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. Applications from qualified minority and female candidates are welcome and are strongly encouraged.

Contact:
Dr. Linda Zucca, Chair
Finance Chair Recruiting Committee
College of Business Administration
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent OH 44242

Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher This position requires a PhD in econometrics, finance, or related quantitative discipline, and entails heavy empirical research into U.S. equity market inefficiencies. Must be familiar with financial statement analysis, pricing and expectational data, have knowledge of financial and statistical literature, and experience with multiple statistical packages and techniques. Responsibilities include conducting exploratory data analysis, testing various statistical approaches, developing and enhancing models, and reviewing financial literature. Ideal candidate would be self-motivated with minimum 3 years empirical equity research experience.

Responsibilities:
Opportunity for a Senior Quantitative analyst to conduct research and econometric credit model development. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of applied econometric modeling and have experience estimating robust models on large-data sets; knowledge of structured finance is desirable. The candidate will work in a team environment and will also be involved in creating research publications and presentations related to the models.
- Responsible for conducting research
- Development of econometric credit models
- Creating research publications
- Presenting results of research and models

Qualifications:
PhD in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics and/Economics (or related subjects) is essential. Experience with statistical modeling platforms such as S-plus or SAS applied to large data-sets is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will also have ability to write technical research and present research results

Technical
*Mathematical modeling
* Portfolio modeling
* Statistical / numerical analysis
* Monte Carlo analysis / structured finance modeling
* Proven experience of Econometric methods
* Extensive research experience developing quantitative credit models in a commercial setting.

Non-Technical
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills: candidates will be working in an international environment with a high priority on team work
* Detail oriented and highly organized
* Rigorous and analytical thought process
* Experienced in working to tight deadlines
* Able to work on own initiative and without close supervision
* Good written and verbal communication skills

You will be asked to create a profile. Once your profile is created you can go ahead and apply to the position. Please make sure to attach your resume to the position.

The position will conduct original empirical research in market microstructure in support of the indicated business lines. The successful candidate is also expected to engage in product development, client support and publication in journals related to quantitative finance.

Requirements
 Ph.D. in Econometrics, Finance or Statistics
 Extensive knowledge of econometrics
 Completed research in empirical market microstructure
 Experience with software development in C, C++, C# or Java
 Experience with handling large tick data files
 Superior verbal and written communication skills, including presentations

We have a very strong preference for researchers with experience in applying state-of-the art Bayesian models.

The Division of Banking and Finance has over 12 research-oriented faculty members who are actively engaging in first tier research and they have published more than 30 papers in the top three finance journals. We offer excellent support for top quality research, provide generous funding to participate in international conferences, and subscribe to WRDS and all the major financial databases. Please visit our website at http://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/nbs_corporate/divisions/bnf/ for more information.

We offer a highly competitive salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. International faculty will also enjoy subsidized housing in a 500-acre residential campus environment, on-campus childcare center, and children's educational allowances for Singapore’s acclaimed international schools. Most of all, the candidate will be working in a low tax environment (income tax for the first US$100,000 averages about 10%). As Singapore is a major financial center, the candidate will also have significant opportunities to develop links with the financial community through consulting and research endeavors.

Jun-Koo KANG
Distinguished Professor of Finance
Division of Banking and Finance
Nanyang Business School
Nanyang Technological University
SINGAPORE 639798
Email: jkkang@ntu.edu.sg

Key Responsibilities:
• Organize and facilitate process workshops in one or more core finance areas: Record-to-Report (RtR), Procure-to-Pay (PtP), Order-to-Cash (OtC) to solicit business and process requirements
• Work collaboratively with client subject matter experts to clarify requirements
• Document as-is processes in core finance areas
• Design to-be processes and roles leveraging leading practices and enabling technologies
• Design reporting requirements for operational reports, service level agreements, and process KPI's
• Manage transition of work from sending organization to target organization - includes transition management, knowledge transfer, process re-engineering
• Assist with shared services operating model design and implementation including governance and service management
• Conduct business case analysis for a shared services programs
• Apply structured problem solving techniques to complex design and implementation issues
• Ability to meet travel requirements, up to 100%

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Finance and accounting back-office operations, e.g., AP, Order Management, AR, Collections, GL, asset management, financial reporting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• At least 1 project in one or more phases (i.e., assessment, planning, design, development, implementation, and operational support) of the implementation of finance and accounting shared services centers or business process outsourcing in one of the core finance process areas (RtR, PtP, OtC)

Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA, CFA, CA, MBA, CMA or experience as an accountant
• Applying knowledge of regulatory compliance including Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, Basel II
• Direct experience in creating business change using SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft Financials
• SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft Financials configuration, conversion or detailed process design
• Experience with other major ERP packages (JD Edwards, etc)
• Software selection and CRP/prototyping skill
• Experience working with a management consulting firm

Professional Skills:
• CPA, CFA, CA, MBA, CMA or experience as an accountant
• Applying knowledge of regulatory compliance including Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, Basel II
• Direct experience in creating business change using SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft Financials
• SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft Financials configuration, conversion or detailed process design
• Experience with other major ERP packages (JD Edwards, etc)
• Software selection and CRP/prototyping skill
• Experience working with a management consulting firm Choose a career at Accenture and enjoy an innovative environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. With broad global resources and deep technical know-how, we collaborate with clients to cultivate ideas and deliver results.
All of our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to continue building your career.

Our undergraduate program has approximately 1,200 students. Our MBA programs enroll about 225 students each year, while the Executive Masters programs enroll about 100 students each year. The College’s Ph.D. program enrolls between 10 and 15 students each year and has approximately 50 students in residence. The Finance group typically has 5 to 8 doctoral students in residence and enrolls between 1 and 3 students each year. All faculty members are expected to work actively with Ph.D. students on research projects.

The College of Management is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Midtown Atlanta. In addition to classrooms equipped with the latest technologies, we also have two behavioral laboratories with superior capabilities. Georgia Tech College of Management has received an anonymous commitment of $25 million, $20 million of which is a 1-to-1 challenge grant designed to inspire charitable gifts and commitments from other donors to the College’s endowment. The College recently built a new high-tech, $1 million trading floor to prepare students for careers in investment banking and financial services. The Master of Science in Quantitative and Computational Finance offered by the College is ranked twelfth nationally. Applicants who are interested in applying should send a cover letter and vita indicating your education, relevant experience, research publications and research interests to recruit-finance@mgt.gatech.edu. Interested applicants should send materials by January 31, 2010. We will begin reviewing applications starting immediately.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Chair, Finance Recruiting Committee. All documents must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Packages sent by mail will not be accepted.

As part of the recruiting process, we seek to obtain statistical information on our applicants. Participation in this is strictly voluntary. If you wish to participate, please complete the form found at: http://mgt.gatech.edu/downloads/ga_tech_disclosure.doc, and e-mail it to vdf_email@mgt.gatech.edu. For additional information, please contact Narayanan Jayaraman (404-894-4389; Narayanan.jayaraman@mgt.gatech.edu).

Georgia Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. Ranked in the top tier of western universities by U.S. News and World Report and also in the top 50 best undergraduate business schools by BusinessWeek, Chapman has gained national recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching. More information about the Argyros School of Business and Economics is available at http://www.chapman.edu/argyros.

The position offers a competitive salary and anticipated teaching load of three courses per year. Excellent teaching is required and classes are kept small in order to foster interaction between students and faculty. The candidate will be expected to provide a leadership role in the research endeavors of the department and development of academic programs, to mentor other faculty, and to strengthen ongoing relationships with the business community.

Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to all people, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Chapman University requires a successful background check for all employees. Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866, Human Resources Department

Applicants are sought in the areas of Finance, Macroeconomics, and Applied Microeconomics.

Preferred qualifications for full-time positions include a doctoral degree or foreign equivalent in an appropriate area of study. Candidates nearing completion of their degree may also be considered. Preference may be given to individuals with relevant experience in teaching at the college/university level and/or evidence of research competence.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, letters of reference, and research papers.

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

Metropolitan State University, St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN invites applications for a finance faculty position to begin Fall 2010. Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or DBA in finance or financial economics;
• Minimum three years full-time teaching or five years full-time employment in finance;
• Record of excellence in teaching finance at the university level; and,
• Knowledge of and commitment to serving a culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse student body.

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System AA/EEO

The Department of International Business invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in International Finance beginning August 2010. Teaching load will normally comprise six undergraduate courses annually. The ability to teach the survey international business course would be an asset. The primary course is international finance, an accelerated introductory course in finance that focuses on international finance while reinforcing basic finance concepts. There are also opportunities for electives in the area of international finance. The responsibilities of the position include academic advising and service to the College of Arts and Science and to the Department of International Business.

A terminal degree (Ph.D.; D.B.A.) and international professional or academic experience are required; applicants expecting to complete the academic requirements by summer 2010 will be considered.

The undergraduate International Business (INB) program is distinct in that it operates within a college of liberal arts: it is not part of a business school. The INB department offers a comprehensive, liberal arts based, interdisciplinary approach to the study of international business. All INB majors take courses in business, area studies, and a foreign language and must complete an approved international business internship and study abroad experience. We are highly committed to teaching and student-centered learning, program development, and new educational technologies, in addition to more traditional scholarship. The successful candidate will be committed to the teaching of business and finance in a liberal arts setting.

Through its mission, Rollins College is committed to creating a fully inclusive, just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons of color and other historically under-represented groups are therefore encouraged to apply. The College’s equal opportunity policy is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and Rollins offers domestic partner benefits.