Lecturer in Finance
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Position Overview & Specifications
The ICMA Centre is the finance department within the triple-accredited Henley Business School. Members of the finance group have published in leading academic journals including Nature, Management Science, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Journal of Corporate Finance, British Journal of Management and the Journal of Banking and Finance. We offer a diverse range of undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes and have a vibrant community of PhD researchers. We seek to appoint an outstanding Lecturer in Finance. We would be particularly interested in applicants whose work has an impact on wider society from any specialism, but in line with university and school priorities, we especially welcome candidates with an interest in sustainable/climate finance or fintech.
Closing date - 31st May 2023
Interview date - 21st June 2023
Informal contact details
Alternative informal contact details
Contact role:
Head of ICMA Centre
Contact role:
Associate Professor of Finance
Contact name:
Andrew Urquhart
Contact name:
Emese Lazar
Contact email:
a.j.urquhart@icmacentre.ac.uk
Contact email:
e.lazar@icmacentre.ac.uk
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lecturer in Finance roles across University of Reading's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,414 - £54,421 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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