Research Analyst, Asian Institute of Digital Finance

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About Asian Institute of Digital Finance

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute at the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS. AIDF aspires to be at the forefront of research-driven Fintech innovation in Singapore by acting as an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies, as well as nurturing current and future Fintech researchers and practitioners in Asia.

The Credit Research Initiative (CR), one of the flagship research initiatives under AIDF, is a non-profit undertaking founded in 2009. Pioneering the "public good" credit risk measure, the initiative is committed to advancing big data analytics and providing directly useful credit intelligence to academic and professional communities. Our clients include international regulatory authorities (such as the IMF and MAS) and multinational financial institutions around the world.

An exciting opportunity exists to join NUS-AIDF as a Research Analyst under different teams involved with big­data analytics. You will participate in the production of our data products and contribute to the ongoing research and development of the flagship NUS-CRI Probability of Default model. This opportunity will challenge successful applicants and is a great learning and development opportunity for those interested in finance and risk management.

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Analyst to support the design, delivery, and evaluation of international partnership programs within AIDF's Credit Research Initiative (CRI) team. This role blends program management with applied research support, requiring strong analytical and organizational skills to oversee program operations, monitor outcomes, and ensure a high-quality participant experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, and eager to learn about emerging financial technologies. In this capacity, the Research Analyst will not only ensure smooth program execution but also gain opportunities to contribute to the development of next-generation EdTech tools and FinTech initiatives at AIDF.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Research Coordination

• Manage and coordinate AIDF's partnership programs.
• Design program schedules, coordinate logistics, and facilitate communication between participants, faculty, and research staff.
• Track program outcomes, analyze participant feedback, and generate reports to inform continuous improvement and research insights.
• Support research team members by integrating training data and program observations into broader research and knowledge initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty members, researchers, and operational teams to deliver seamless program execution
• Liaise with external academic, industry, and regulatory partners to ensure alignment of program objectives with stakeholder needs.

Quality Assurance & Analysis

• Monitor program delivery to ensure operational excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Conduct post-program evaluation, compiling both qualitative and quantitative data to assess impact.
• Contribute to knowledge outputs (e.g., briefing notes) derived from program findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, finance, business, social sciences, or related fields).
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, project management, or academic/research support roles.
• Familiarity with financial technology trends, digital tools, or higher education training programs is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple programs in parallel.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality assurance and enhancing the learner/researcher experience.

Tell employers what skills you have

Operational Excellence
Quality Assurance
Analysis
Research and Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Research Skills
Writing
Publications
Laboratory
Research

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