Program Director in Financial Markets and Investments

PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION IN FINANCIAL MARKETS & INVESTMENTS
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Job characteristics:

Type of contract: One-year contract, full time contract

Taking office: From September 2025

Localization: SKEMA Business School Raleigh campus (Raleigh, NC, USA )

SKEMA Business School (https://www.skema.edu/) invites applications for a position of Program Director of the MSc Financial Markets & Investments (FMI). The successful candidate will collaborate with world-leading faculty, motivated and engaged students, committed team in USA and France, and other relevant internal and external stakeholders to manage successfully the program, and help maintain its position as a leading program in finance worldwide (ranked 3rd by FT worldwide in 2024).

This position offers a one-year contract for the first year, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent, full-time contract thereafter. The role is permanent with full-time commitment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with international standards. SKEMA Business School provides publication bonuses for peer-reviewed articles. The working and teaching language is English, and proficiency in French is not required and will not be considered as a selection criterion.

Qualifications must include:

• Relevant professional experience in financial markets and investments
• Doctoral degree in finance or related field preferred Teaching experience at the university level with a focus on finance or related fields
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to sustainably develop and implement program strategies
• Proven record of intellectual contributions to the business community Commitment to service and/or outreach activities

Expectations:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the program Collaborate with the Global Program Manager to develop and manage the curriculum
• Participate in the student selection process
• Identify, recruit and manage external lecturers, in collaboration with Academic Management on the Raleigh campus
• Contribute to the strategy, visibility and reputation of the program, towards the major consulting firms and other stakeholders
• Develop partnerships with top firms, in collaboration with Corporate Relations
• Contribute to positioning the program in international rankings and to ensure global compliance with relevant quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Participate to enhance students’ employability among most prestigious organizations in the field of financial markets and investments
• Deliver courses in the field of specialization
• Be a good academic citizen / commit to the life of the institution
• Connect internationally and create an international community based on SKEMA footprint

Applications should include:

• A letter of application stating why you are interested in SKEMA Business School
• Resume
• Evidence of intellectual contributions (1-2 writing samples or reference to published articles, working papers, reports, etc.)
• Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy (please list courses you have taught or would prefer to teach)
• Any additional document that the applicant may consider as relevant

The application should be submitted in English and sent by email to recruitmentfaculty2025@skema.edu, with the following subject: “Application Program Director MSc FMI)”.

Applications will be reviewed until March 31st, 2025 or until the position is filled.

Clarification questions can be directed to recruitmentfaculty2025@skema.edu
Please note that SKEMA is an equal opportunity employer, which values all types of diversity, and encourages applications of candidates from all backgrounds.

ABOUT SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL

With 11,000 students of 130 nationalities and 60,000 alumni in 145 countries, SKEMA Business School is a global school that trains and educates the talents that 21st-century business requires through its research, its 70 teaching programs, and its international multi-site structure. The school currently has campuses in France (Lille, Sophia Antipolis, Paris), China (Suzhou and Nanjing), the United States (Raleigh), Brazil (Belo Horizonte), UAE (Dubai) and South Africa (Stellenbosch). The school is also developing an Innovation Center in AI (Canada), one of the world's major AI hubs. SKEMA’s Faculty comprises more than 190 Professors, organized by Academy – Globalization, Innovation, Transformation, and Digitalization – and Research Centers. SKEMA is multi-accredited - EQUIS, AACSB, EFMD EMBA Accredited. Its programs are recognized in France (Visa, ‘Licence Degree’, Master Degree, RNCP, CGE label), as well as in the United States (Licensing), Brazil (Certificação), and China (Ministry of
Education). Member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles (CGE). Member of the Conférence des Directeurs d’Ecoles Françaises de Management (CDEFM).

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ABOUT SKEMA US

SKEMA Business School’s Raleigh campus offers an exciting opportunity for faculty to join a small but highly committed team within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Located at the heart of North Carolina’s Centennial Campus, in partnership with NC State University, our campus fosters close relationships with industry leaders and research institutions. We have a strong network of adjunct professors from prestigious universities such as NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, and others, enriching the academic experience with diverse perspectives. Each semester, we welcome between 300 to 600 students from up to 39 countries, creating a vibrant, multicultural community. Faculty at SKEMA Raleigh will have the chance to shape future global leaders, engage in impactful research, and collaborate across disciplines, while enjoying the support of a collegial and innovative team.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The MSc in Financial Markets & Investments is a market-driven finance program that closely reflects the constantly changing world of international finance. The teaching and curriculum use a practical approach.

Students are educated in a custom-made academic environment that facilitates success across a wide variety of market finance jobs. FMI gives students practical expertise for key areas of finance in the new post-crisis environment.

Students learn the latest methods in trading, risk management, ethics and compliance, sales, private and investment banking as well as sustainable finance. The program is market-oriented and practical where students are trained to make an immediate impact in their first job. The availability of Bloomberg terminals with live quotes and up-to-date financial information further prepares students to have a better understanding of the markets ahead of their transition to industry.

The program is built on four pillars: macro and micro-economics, financial asset knowledge, quantitative tools and financial markets advanced methods.

FMI was ranked in the Top 3 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2024.

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