Senior Lecturer / Lecturer – Banking, Finance and Applied AI

About the role

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is recruiting a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer to lead the new part-time Work-Study Bachelor of Commerce in Banking, Finance and Applied AI (BFAAI), launching in August 2027. The successful candidate will act as Programme Director/Coordinator and bridge academic knowledge with industry practice in banking and finance, digital transformation, applied AI and the regulatory environment of financial services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the BFAAI programme as Programme Director/Coordinator, overseeing implementation, delivery, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Coordinate curriculum development and delivery across banking and finance, applied AI, regulatory/governance and work-integrated learning components
• Coordinate a teaching team of faculty and industry practitioners, and teach courses such as corporate, retail, private banking and wealth management, or finance and applied AI
• Strengthen work-integrated learning, including industry projects, capstones and workplace learning with employers
• Build relationships with stakeholders such as NBS, CCDS, NTU PACE, financial institutions, IBF and government agencies
• Mentor students and advise them on their career progression in banking and financial services
• Contribute to pedagogical innovation, including industry cases, applied learning materials and teaching working adult learners

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, Financial Technology, Data/AI or a related field; strong professional credentials and substantial industry experience may also be considered
• Substantial professional experience, preferably 7-10 years or more, in banking or financial services
• Demonstrated expertise in areas such as corporate banking, retail banking, private banking, wealth management, financial markets, risk management or digital banking
• Good understanding of the regulatory, risk, governance and conduct environment in banking and financial services
• Experience teaching undergraduate, professional or adult learners
• Interest in curriculum development, experiential learning and pedagogical innovation
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Academic leadership or programme management experience is particularly advantageous for the Senior Lecturer level

Required skills

• Knowledge of FinTech, data analytics, automation, Generative AI and AI applications in financial services is highly desirable
• Ability to turn professional practice into engaging learning experiences

Applications close on 30 November 2026 through the NTU Careers Portal, with a cover letter, CV, teaching statement and research and service statements (if applicable); shortlisted candidates must provide three confidential references. The advertised salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.