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Research Associate / Ph.D. Student in Financial Economics of Insurance (m/f/d)


The Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St. Gallen seeks to hire a PhD Position (Research Associate) in the Team on Financial Economics of Insurance. This position provides excellent opportunities to develop valuable analytic skills and gain deep insights into diverse areas of financial economics of insurance that are applicable to a broad spectrum of exciting career paths ranging from academia to central banking and financial services industry. Examples of the current research topics of the team includes

• Finance and insurance of extreme risks such as pandemic, cyber and climate
• Private equity ownership in insurance and investment of insurers in alternative assets
• Insurance protection gaps and the structure of the global insurance market
• Interconnection between insurers and banks, financial markets, and credit rating agencies

The Institute of Insurance Economics' work environment is informal, intellectually stimulating, and exciting. The researcher will benefit from hands-on experience with research methods and opportunities to work closely with Swiss and international corporate partners and the world's leading academic institutions and international organizations.

Candidates for this position are expected to enroll in the PhD program in Finance at the University of St. Gallen. University of St Gallen is a member of the Swiss Finance Institute. The candidate should fulfill the following qualifications:

• Outstanding Master's degree in economics/finance or a related field from a leading university or business school
• Strong interest in financial economics, risk management and insurance
• Demonstrated suitability to work on analytical problems and solid empirical analysis skills
• Previous research experience in financial regulation, insurance or banking-related environment is a definite plus
• First practical experience in a profession closely related to financial intermediation and insurance management is a plus

Before you submit your application, please ensure that your degree matches the formal requirements to enroll in a PhD program at the University of St. Gallen: HSG - Uni SG - GPEF-Finance

"A place where knowledge is created" - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.