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CFA Institute

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Research, Advocacy & Standards
Postgraduate Researcher for CFA Institute

JOE ID Number: 2022-01_111469467
Date Posted: 07/08/2022
Date Inactive: 07/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postgraduate Researcher for CFA Institute
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: New York (hybrid working), New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
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
Salary Range: Depending on degree level and experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

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.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 07/31/2022