Enterprise Professor - Financial Services Platform

The University of Melbourne

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In this senior Enterprise role, you will connect financial services leaders with FEIT's world-class researchers. You will shape strategic partnerships that address complex industry challenges across banking, insurance, superannuation and emerging sectors. You will also enjoy significant autonomy, executive visibility and flexibility through a part-time, fixed-term appointment.

What you will deliver:

• Identify sector trends and innovation opportunities across financial services, linking them to FEIT's research strengths.
• Develop, negotiate and secure strategic industry partnerships that generate impact, revenue and long-term collaboration opportunities.
• Match industry needs with multidisciplinary research teams, co-designing proposals, white papers and funded projects.
• Provide senior advice, networks and insight to the Platform Leader, strengthening the platform's strategic positioning and reach.
• Mentor platform staff in industry engagement, building capability in partnership development and executive-level relationship management.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Offer extensive senior experience in banking, insurance, superannuation or broader financial services sectors.
• Demonstrate a strong track record in business development, partnership creation and industry-funded initiatives.
• Maintain a contemporary, influential professional network and confidently leverage relationships for strategic outcomes.
• Understand emerging research and technology challenges affecting financial services, including data, digital transformation and regulation.
• Provide experienced leadership, mentoring and coaching to build others' confidence in engaging senior industry stakeholders.
• Navigate complex organisations and governance, ideally with experience at the interface of industry, universities or government.