PhD candidate / Research Associate in Asset Management (m/f/d)

Universität St.Gallen; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universität St.Gallen invites applications for a PhD position focusing on asset management. You will conduct independent research within a young, international team and contribute to executive education in asset management.

Collaboration with the Chair of Corporate Finance and participation in international conferences are key aspects. The role emphasizes rigorous scientific work as a basis for an academic or professional career, with high expectations for academic achievement and communication

Qualifications

• Excellent marks in your diploma, licentiate, or master studies in finance or corporate finance.
• Excellent knowledge of asset management and good knowledge of corporate finance.
• Fluent in German with strong English communication skills.
• Adept at communicating with finance professionals and working in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in asset management within a dynamic, international team.
• Support executive education on asset management.
• Assist the Chair of Corporate Finance on research projects.
• Present work at international conferences and workshops.
• Collaborate with researchers and practitioners with personal responsibility.

Skills

Motivation

Research mindset

Communication with finance pros

Language skills: German/English

Education

Master in Finance or related field

Job description

The Chair of Prof. Dr. Marc Arnold is primarily active in corporate finance and asset management. Our core competences are teaching, research, and executive education. The PhD-position focuses on asset management topics. We offer you the possibility to work in a dynamic and challenging research environment and present your work at international conferences. The focus of your work is on the collaboration in research projects and executive education in asset management. We value target oriented and constructive team players that are able to collaborate with both acedemics and practitioners.

Your tasks

• Independent research activities in a young, dynamic, and international team
• Support in executive education on asset management
• Support of the Chair of Corporate Finance
• Participation at international conferences and workshops
• Collaborative work with a high degree of personal responsibility

Your profile

• High personal motivation and responsible work ethics
• Keen interest in learning how to work scientifically as a base for an academic or professional career
• Excellent marks in your diploma, licentiate, or master studies in the finance or corporate finance classes
• Excellent knowledge of asset management and good knowledge of corporate finance
• Fluent in German and strong English spoken and written communication skills
• Adept at communicating with finance professionals

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'800 researchers, educators and professional staff.