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The Nanyang Business School (NBS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for Associate Professor (Practice) in insurance, actuarial science, and risk management.

 About NTU:

Young and research-focused, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked No. 26 globally according to the QS World University Rankings published in June 2023. The campus covers about 500 acres of land. International faculty members are eligible to enjoy subsidized housing within a residential campus setting, alongside the convenience of an on-campus childcare center.

For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg.

 About NBS:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School (NBS) strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. Located in Singapore, the heart of East-West culture and business, NBS strives to develop leaders who can innovate for the future, transform organizations with cultural agility, and build sustainable enterprises in Asia and globally.

NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked No. 38 in the 2023 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking and No. 4 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

About the Division:

The Division of Banking and Finance (B&F) is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial/insurance journals from 2018 to 2022, B&F ranks No. 4 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specializations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. The RA program covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students’ analytical skills for financial risk management. The Insurance Risk & Finance Research Centre (IRFRC), which was established in 2011, sponsors and directs primary research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific.

Please visit our websites at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/irfrc and  https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/academic-divisions/banking-finance for more information. 

Requirements:

Qualified candidates should hold a terminal degree in their respective field of study and possess a minimum of ten years of insurance industry experience, along with the relevant professional qualifications. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong industry experience in insurance, actuarial science, and risk management, as well as a strong professional network capable of facilitating connections between NBS and the industry. Successful candidates will be expected to actively engage in talent development and applied research activities in collaboration with the Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP: https://www.gaip.global/). Additionally, they will be expected to design and promote executive education programmes tailored for professionals in the global insurance industry, contribute to curriculum development, oversee course administration, and teach a range of courses, including insurance, risk management, actuarial science, and finance-related courses. Candidates should also have evidence of service and scholarship in the form of, but not limited to, good-quality publications, book chapters, written cases, pedagogical research, impactful creative works, or patents.

Key Benefits:

NBS offers an internationally competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as funding support for research and conference travels. Faculty members also enjoy a low-tax environment (tax rate for the first US$100,000 income averages about 10%).

Application:

Review of applications and shortlisting decision will be on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research, teaching, and industry experience/outreach statements, and citation report if available) through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Associate-Professor--Practice--in-Insurance--Actuarial-Science--and-Risk-Management_R00015405

For enquiries, please write to [email protected].

Established in 2011, IRFRC sponsors and directs research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific. It is the academic partner of the Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP: https://www.gaip.global/), a tripartite partnership between the global insurance industry, regulators and policymakers, and academia. IRFRC is currently working on Living Lab pandemic and climate risk research projects and insurance talent development activities with GAIP. For more information, visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/irfrc.

About NBS:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, NBS strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked No. 38 in the 2023 Financial Times FT Global MBA ranking and No. 4 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

The Division of Banking and Finance is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial/insurance journals from 2018 to 2022, B&F ranks No. 4 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. The RA program covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students’ analytical skills for financial risk management.

IRFRC is looking for an experienced data engineer (DE) to join our team. Data Engineer will use various methods to build data pipelines and transform raw data into useful data systems for GAIP Living Lab projects in the areas of climate, mortality, pandemic, and health. DE will be also responsible for IRFRC’s IT applications and infrastructure. Overall, the DE’s goal is to develop IT/data systems in alignment with business goals. This includes developing, enhancing, and maintaining databases. Additionally, DE is required to develop algorithms, conduct statistical analysis, and complete documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-evaluate business needs and objectives.
• Build IT/data systems and pipelines.
• Build algorithms and prototypes.
• Support data acquisition for research activities.
• Analyze and organize raw data for prescriptive and predictive modeling.
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability.
• Create database objects and managing schemas.
• Document database procedures, functions, triggers, and dictionaries.
• Manage and coordinate with external parties to provide database support.
• Engage in infrastructure implementation and setup as per application requirements.
• Manage, design, and implement database backup and recovery procedure for database recovery.
• Collaborate with IRFRC researchers.
• Implement data quality validation processes to ensure data quality.
• Enforce best practices to ensure data security and privacy.

Requirements:

• PhD in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.
• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java and Python).
• Hands-on experience with SQL database design.
• Experience with data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake and Redshift).
• Experience in Unix/Linux, Virtual Machines, APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS and Azure) and MS PowerApps.
• Numerical and analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with climate, environment, mortality, and health data.
• Understand data security and privacy regulations.

   

  Application Procedure:

  To be considered for the position, applicants are invited to formally submit their application materials through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Data-Engineer--Computer-science--Information-technology-_R00015508 
  
  

  The deadline for application is 20 February 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. For enquiries, please contact Ms Valerie at email [email protected]
  

The Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University invites applications to fill a faculty position in Banking and Finance at the Full Professor level.

About NTU:

Young and research-focused, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked No. 26 globally according to the QS World University Rankings published in June 2023. The campus covers about 500 acres of land. International faculty members are eligible to enjoy subsidized housing within a residential campus setting, alongside the convenience of an on-campus childcare center.

About the School:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, Nanyang Business School (NBS) strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. Located in Singapore, the heart of East-West culture and business, NBS strives to develop leaders who can innovate for the future, transform organizations with cultural agility, and build sustainable enterprises in Asia and globally.

NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked No. 38 in the 2023 Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking and No. 4 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

About the Division:

The Division of Banking and Finance (B&F) is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial science/insurance journals from 2018 to 2022, B&F ranks No. 4 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). The RA program covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students’ analytical skills for financial risk management. The Insurance Risk & Finance Research Centre (IRFRC), which was established in 2011, sponsors and directs primary research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific. Please visit our websites at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/irfrc and  https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/academic-divisions/banking-finance for more information. 

Requirements:

• Candidates for the Full Professor position must demonstrate significant achievements and leadership roles in research, teaching, industry outreach, and program development. They must also have made significant contributions to the profession and have great international visibility.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor position should have an established record of excellence in research and teaching and significant experience in industry collaboration.

We are particularly interested in a candidate specializing in the area of Actuarial Science who has a strong interest in collaborating with the insurance and risk management industries. The selected candidate should be a Fellow of the Institute/Society of Actuaries in UK, Australia, Canada or the USA, or demonstrate continuing progress towards actuarial professional credentials.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for the position, applicants are invited to formally submit their application materials through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Full-Professor-in-Actuarial-Science_R00012806

The closing date for applications is December 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is closed.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Established in 2011, IRFRC sponsors and directs research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific. It is the academic partner of the Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP: https://www.gaip.global/), a tripartite partnership between the global insurance industry, regulators and policymakers, and academia. IRFRC is currently working on Living Lab pandemic and climate risk research projects and insurance talent development activities with GAIP. For more information, visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/irfrc.

About NBS:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, NBS strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked No. 38 in the 2023 Financial Times FT Global MBA ranking and No. 4 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

The Division of Banking and Finance is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial/insurance journals from 2018 to 2022, B&F ranks No. 4 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. The RA program covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students’ analytical skills for financial risk management.

IRFRC is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to lead the research projects related to mortality and health risks in collaboration with GAIP and NBS faculty. The successful candidate will lead multiple research topics such as health and mortality study of impact from Covid-19 and climate change in Asian countries, impact of Covid-19 and climate change on the demand and design of life insurance and retirement products. The PDF is expected to carry out scientific research on these topics, present findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community, and publish in leading academic journals.

Key responsibilities:

Candidates will be working and interacting with researchers at IRFRC and GAIP, with emphasis on:

• Develop models and forecasts for mortality rates in the context of pandemics and climate changes, particularly in Asian countries.
• Analyze the impact of pandemics and climate changes on life and health insurance, as well as retirement products.
• Develop impactful assessment and advisory reports as needed to support development of risk financing solution.
• Produce high quality research articles and industry reports.
• Present research findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly effectiveness in communicating complex concepts to the public, and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Insurance, Statistics, or related fields
• Proven research experience with some record of publications in top-tier journals
• Attention to details
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Relevant insurance/actuarial industry experience and actuarial designations are valuable assets but not mandatory prerequisites.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for the position, applicants are invited to formally submit their application materials through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Postdoctoral-Fellow--Actuarial-Science-and-Insurance-_R00015509  

The deadline for application is 20 February 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. For enquiries, please contact Ms Valerie at email [email protected]

Established in 2011, IRFRC sponsors and directs research on insurance and insurance-related risk research in Asia Pacific. It is the academic partner of the Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP: https://www.gaip.global/), a tripartite partnership between the global insurance industry, regulators and policymakers, and academia. IRFRC is currently working on Living Lab pandemic and climate risk research projects and insurance talent development activities with GAIP. For more information, visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/irfrc.

About NBS:

As a premier business school in a leading technological university, NBS strives for world-class innovation, research, and business education. NBS is AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited and is currently ranked No. 38 in the 2023 Financial Times FT Global MBA ranking and No. 4 in Asia. We have been consistently ranked among the top 40 business schools in the FT Global rankings.

The Division of Banking and Finance is committed to research excellence. Our faculty's research is consistently featured in top finance and actuarial/insurance journals. Based on publications in the top five actuarial/insurance journals from 2018 to 2022, B&F ranks No. 4 among business schools worldwide. The undergraduate program currently offers two specialisations, Actuarial Science (ACS) and Risk Analytics (RA). The ACS programme is the only programme in Singapore accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and recognized by the Society of Actuaries as a Center of Actuarial Excellence. The RA program covers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam curriculum and enhances students’ analytical skills for financial risk management.

IRFRC is seeking to hire a Research Fellow (RF) to lead GAIP Living Lab Projects in a mortality and health risks independently. The successful candidate will be involved in multiple research topics such as mortality study of impact from Covid-19 and climate change in Asian countries, impact of Covid-19 and climate change on the demand and design of life and health insurance and retirement products. The RF is expected to carry out scientific research on these topics, present findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community, and publish in leading academic journals.

Key responsibilities:

Candidates will be working and interacting with researchers at IRFRC and GAIP, with emphasis on:

• Develop models and forecasts for mortality rates in the context of pandemics and climate changes, particularly in Asian countries.
• Analyze the impact of pandemics and climate changes on life and health insurance, as well as retirement products.
• Develop impactful assessment and advisory reports as needed to support development of risk financing solution.
• Produce high quality research articles and industry reports.
• Present research findings to GAIP sponsors and the academic community.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly effectiveness in communicating complex concepts to the public, and attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Insurance, Statistics, or related fields
• Proven research experience with a track record of publications in top-tier journals in the field
• Relevant insurance/actuarial industry experience and actuarial designations are assets, but not are not mandatory requirements.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for the position, applicants are invited to formally submit their application materials through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Research-Fellow--Actuarial-Science-and-Insurance-_R00015497

The deadline for application is 20 February 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. For enquiries, please contact Ms Valerie at email [email protected]