CFA Institute

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CFA Institute is looking to appoint Researchers/Senior Researchers (collectively, “Affiliates”) for one-year terms to develop and conduct research in accordance with our thematic research agenda. We intend to hire Affiliates from academia at graduate and post-graduate (Masters and PhD) levels.

Affiliates will be tasked to develop research under the supervision of the Senior Head, Research and will be provided a mentor from the leadership team of the Research, Advocacy, and Standards group. The objective of the affiliate research program is to identify and highlight the practical relevance of the latest developments in the respective thematic areas.

Examples of previous research by CFA Institute is available at https://www.cfainstitute.org/research.

We welcome applicants with specific research interests in:

-Machine Learning

-Natural Language Processing

-Big data, alternative data, data analytics and visualization

-Distributed ledgers and Blockchain

-Cryptoassets and Central Bank Digital Currencies

-Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Decentralised Finance (DeFi)

-Pensions and retirement income systems

-Active vs passive investing

-Investment products, asset classes, factors

-Financial stability, systemic risk

-Sustainability data, processes and analytics

-Climate change, human capital management and other environmental, social, and governance issues

-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


All projects must be completed through to publication within the 1-year term of appointment.