Assistant Professor - FinTech

Position:

• Conduct highly specialized and engaging lectures, tutorials, and workshops for MBA students focusing on the core FinTech domain and its intersection with traditional finance.

• Specialized Subjects include (but are not limited to):

  Digital Payments and Wallets, Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies, RegTech, InsurTech, Robo-Advisory, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending, FinTech Ecosystem and Strategy, and Cyber Security in Finance.
• Design and update course materials, case studies, and practical exercises that leverage real-world FinTech applications and platforms.
• Guide students on research projects, dissertations, and internships related to the evolving FinTech industry.
• Integrate

  FinTech tools and software

  into the classroom experience.

2. Research and Innovation

• Engage in high-impact research focused on FinTech innovations, digital finance, blockchain applications, and regulatory challenges.
• Publish research papers in

  reputed refereed journals

  (UGC-CARE/Scopus/Web of Science).
• Seek industry-sponsored projects and consultancy in the area of digital financial services.
• Participate actively in the University's research cluster focused on technology and management.

3. Institutional & Industry Engagement

• Establish and maintain a strong

  industry interface

  with FinTech firms, banks, and technology providers through guest lectures, industry visits, and collaboration.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional administration, including curriculum design and accreditation activities (e.g., NBA/NAAC).
• Participate in

  Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)

  and continuous learning to stay ahead of rapid technological advancements in finance.

Eligibility Criteria (As per AICTE Regulations for Management)

• Bachelor's Degree

  in any discipline.

  AND

• Master's Degree

  in

  Business Administration (MBA)

  /

  PGDM

  / M.Com. / C.A. / ICWA, or an equivalent post-graduate degree in a relevant management discipline, with

  First Class

  or equivalent (minimum 60% if class/division is not awarded) at the Master's level.
• Note: The Master's Degree specialization must be in

  Finance

  or a closely related quantitative/technology management field, with a proven focus on

  FinTech, Digital Finance, or Financial Engineering

  .

2. Professional Experience

• Minimum of

  two (2) years of professional experience

  after acquiring the degree of Master's degree.
• Note: Professional experience can be in teaching, research, industry, or profession.

  Preference will be given to candidates with relevant industry experience

  in a FinTech company, a digital banking division, or a financial technology consulting firm.

3. Ph.D. / NET (Highly Desirable)

• Ph.D. Degree

  in Finance, Management, or a related field with a thesis focused on

  Financial Technology, Blockchain, or Digital Transformation in Finance

  is

  highly desirable

  .

• NET/SET

  qualification is desirable, especially for candidates without a Ph.D.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong conceptual knowledge of

  Financial Markets, Risk Management, and Technology integration

  .
• Practical working knowledge of

  Digital Financial Platforms

  and relevant technologies (e.g.,

  Blockchain fundamentals, API usage in finance

  ).
• Familiarity with the

  regulatory landscape (RBI, SEBI)

  concerning FinTech in India.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and curriculum development skills.