Researcher

CAFI was established on the foundation of the Center for Microfinance Initiatives & Networks of RUC (CMIN) founded in 2014, a non-profit organization committed to promote the development of China inclusive finance. Chinese Academy of Financial Inclusion at RUC (CAFI) is dedicated to accelerate the development of financial inclusion in China. CAFI will serve as a hub for top-tier Think-Tank, experimental base for financial innovation, platform of exchange & co-operation for stakeholders and a base for knowledge sharing & capacity building, achieved through offering a wide range of programs incorporating international experience of best practices in microfinance and financial inclusion, by leveraging national and international talents and experts with commitment, action, focus and impact.

Position Title : Research Fellow

Reports to: Head of Research

Location: Beijing/ Shanghai/Ningbo China

Job Description

1. Participate in establishing the research framework and plan for CAFI;

2. Responsible for writing proposals related to the research area in-charge.

3. Responsible for implementing research projects of the area in-charge, including survey, data collection and analysis, report writing and dissemination and others.

4. Manage the research projects in the case of cooperation with other institutes, including schedule and quality control, evaluation and other activities.

5. Update CAFI with the latest development in the flied in-charge such as research, industry, policy, and legislation in the form of news letter.

6. Participate in knowledge building and sharing among CAFI Staff.

7. Complete ad hoc tasks and project assigned by CAFI.

Requirement:

1. With passion and commitment to the development of financial inclusion.

2. PhD in Economics, Finance, or Insurance is preferred. Candidates with a Master’s degree and relevant industry experience, particularly in the financial or insurance sectors, are also welcome to apply.

3. Solid knowledge about Economics, Finance or Policy. Good understanding to Digital Finance industry.

4. Strong analysis and report writing capability. Good skill and knowledge at quantitative research methodology such as Econometrics and Statistics.

5. Excellent experience in project plan,organization and quality control, and be capable of conducting research independently.

6. Good communication and team work skills

7. Excellent research paper writing, speaking and reading skill in both Chinese and English is required;

8. Good at one of the data analysis software such as SAS, Stata, SPSS, R or Eview.

Application

Please send CV (both in Chinese and English) and research paper to [email protected]