Join the University of Sydney Business School as a Professor of Practice in Finance
Located in Camperdown
2-year fixed term (0.2 FTE) position with an attractive remuneration package
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney Business School is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading centres for business research and education. With a highly international outlook, more than 92,000 alumni, over 560 academic and professional staff, and more than 11,000 students from over 65 countries, the Business School delivers a comprehensive suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programs, including its globally recognised MBA.
The School of Finance is one of Australia’s leading finance schools, with a strong international reputation for research and education. The University of Sydney is ranked 2nd in Australia and 27th globally for Accounting and Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, and 2nd in Australia and 42nd globally for Finance in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026.
The School of Finance is seeking to appoint an exceptional Professor of Practice who is recognised as a distinguished leader within the finance profession. This prestigious appointment is designed for an accomplished senior industry leader whose experience, influence and professional achievements have had a significant impact on the finance sector nationally and/or internationally.
As Professor of Practice, you will bring deep industry expertise, contemporary professional insights and strong external networks to the School. Working closely with academic colleagues, students, alumni, industry partners and other external stakeholders, you will help strengthen the connection between leading academic thinking and financial practice.
You will contribute to the School’s strategic priorities by:
providing thought leadership on major developments and emerging issues shaping the finance profession
supporting curriculum innovation and helping ensure our programs remain relevant to the evolving needs of industry and society
contributing to student learning, mentoring and industry-connected educational experiences
strengthening strategic relationships with leading financial institutions, businesses, government, professional bodies and other external stakeholders
fostering collaboration between the School and industry, including opportunities for executive engagement, industry-led initiatives and knowledge exchange
contributing to strategically important initiatives and new program development within the School
enhancing the School’s national and international profile through engagement with industry, government, media and professional networks.
The appointment offers considerable scope for the successful candidate to help shape the role in accordance with their expertise, experience and professional networks.
About you (skills, capabilities and experience)
To be successful in this role, you will be a highly respected and accomplished financial industry leader with substantial senior-level experience in finance or a closely related field and a strong reputation within the profession.
You will bring:
a distinguished record of leadership and professional achievement in the finance sector
significant senior executive, advisory, entrepreneurial, regulatory or equivalent professional experience
deep knowledge of contemporary developments affecting financial markets and institutions, which may include capital markets, investment management, banking, corporate finance, financial regulation, fintech, sustainability, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
strong professional networks and the capacity to build meaningful partnerships across industry, government, professional bodies and the wider community, nationally and internationally
demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership and contribute to public and professional debate on issues relevant to the finance sector
the ability to communicate…