Lecturer - Finance

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia partners with a prestigious university in Johor Bahru to appoint an exceptional Lecturer in Finance. The role involves delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and contributing to curriculum innovation and research in a rigorous academic environment.

The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research and publish in indexed journals, while engaging with the broader financial ecosystem and industry ties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, or related quantitative field.
• PhD in Finance, Applied Finance, Economics, or allied discipline.
• Active CFA charterholder required.
• Strong FinTech research/teaching expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and seminars in Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Modernize course materials to incorporate emerging industry standards, practical case studies, and quantitative tools.
• Pursue an active, independent research agenda, publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Finance

Lecturer

FinTech

CPA

University

Higher Education

Education

Education

PhD in Finance or related field

Job description

about the company

Randstad is partnering with a prestigious, well-established university based in Johor Bahru to appoint an exceptional academic as a Lecturer in Finance.

This role offers an exciting platform for an ambitious scholar and educator to join an accredited business faculty known for academic rigor and strong industry ties. You will contribute to cutting‑edge research, deliver innovative undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, and engage actively with the broader financial ecosystem.

about the job

• Teaching & Curriculum Delivery: Design, prepare, and deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials, and seminars in Finance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Curriculum Innovation: Modernize course materials to incorporate emerging industry standards, practical case studies, and quantitative tools.
• Research & Publication: Pursue an active, independent research agenda, publishing in peer-reviewed, indexed academic journals (e.g., ABDC / Scopus / SSCI).

requirements

• A recognized Bachelor’s degree (First Degree) in Finance, Banking, or a closely related quantitative field.
• A completed PhD in Finance, Applied Finance, Economics, or an allied discipline from a reputable university.
• Active CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charterholder status is required.
• Strong preference for candidates with research or teaching expertise in Financial Technology (FinTech), such as algorithmic trading, blockchain/DeFi, financial data analytics, machine learning in finance, or alternative digital payments.

experience

5 years

skills

Finance, Lecturer, FinTech, CPA, University, Higher Education, Education

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Doctorate (PHD)