This academic leadership role supports the launch and delivery of the new Bachelor of Commerce in Banking, Finance and Applied AI (BFAAI), a part-time Work-Study Degree programme commencing in August 2027. The successful candidate will serve as Programme Director/Coordinator, supporting its implementation, delivery, and continuous development. The role requires bridging academic knowledge and industry practice at the intersection of banking and finance, digital transformation, applied AI, and financial services regulation.
Responsibilities
Provide academic leadership for the BFAAI programme, including serving as Programme Director/Coordinator and overseeing its implementation, delivery, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
Lead and coordinate curriculum development and delivery across the programme's banking and finance, applied AI, regulatory/governance, and work-integrated learning components
Coordinate the teaching team, including faculty members across relevant NTU schools and academic units, as well as qualified industry practitioners
Teach and develop courses within the programme, particularly in banking and finance areas such as corporate banking, retail banking, private banking, wealth management, and/or at the intersection of finance, digital transformation, and applied AI
Strengthen work-integrated and experiential learning, including industry projects, capstones, and workplace learning
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NBS, CCDS, NTU PACE, financial institutions, industry bodies such as IBF, polytechnics, and relevant government agencies
Support students throughout the learner journey, including academic advising, mentoring, and professional capability development
Contribute to pedagogical and practice-oriented innovation, including the development of industry cases, applied learning materials, and new approaches to teaching working adult learners and integrating AI into finance education
Contribute to other academic, administrative, and service responsibilities within NBS and NTU as appropriate
Requirements
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, Financial Technology, Data/AI, or another relevant discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with strong professional credentials and substantial relevant industry experience may also be considered
Substantial professional experience, preferably 7-10 years or more, in banking, financial services or closely related industries, with strong knowledge of contemporary banking and finance practice
Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas relevant to the programme, such as corporate banking, retail banking, private banking and wealth management, financial markets, risk management, digital banking or financial-services transformation
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Good understanding of the regulatory, risk, governance and conduct environment in banking and financial services, preferably with familiarity with the Singapore financial-services ecosystem
Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for high-quality teaching and student development, preferably including experience teaching undergraduate, professional or adult learners
Ability to contribute to the development and delivery of courses across relevant banking, finance and/or applied technology areas and to translate professional practice into engaging learning experiences
Strong interest and preferably demonstrated experience in curriculum development, experiential/work-integrated learning and pedagogical innovation
Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic units and with financial institutions, industry bodies and other external partners
Evidence of academic leadership, programme management or substantial educational/industry leadership would be particularly advantageous for appointment at the Senior Lecturer level
A strong commitment to teaching excellence, mentoring, lifelong learning and the continuing professional development of working adult learners
Nice to have:
Knowledge or practical experience in FinTech, data analytics, automation, Generative AI and/or other applications of AI in financial services
Application Process
Submit your application through the NTU Careers Portal
Include the following documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Research Statement (if applicable), Service Statement (if applicable), Recent teaching evaluations and/or student feedback (if available)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by their referees at a later stage of the selection process
Important Details
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
About the Company
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is ranked 12th globally according to the QS World University Rankings. NTU PACE offers a wide range of programmes and courses for working professionals, playing a crucial coordinating role between Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), the Ministry of Education, and various NTU entities in promoting CET and lifelong learning. Nanyang Business School (NBS) is a premier business school consistently ranked among the world's best, with its flagship NTU Nanyang MBA programme ranked 12th globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026. The Division of Finance at Nanyang Business School is committed to research excellence and is ranked 14th globally in Accounting & Finance by the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
