PhD Position on Anti-Money Laundering regulation in Latin America (m/w/d)
Your tasks
- Design and conduct original doctoral research on policies for the prevention of illicit financial transactions, with an empirical focus on Latin America.
- Examine the interaction of public agencies (e.g., financial supervisors, Financial Intelligence Units) and firms (e.g., banks, fintech challengers, crypto-exchanges) in the anti-money laundering (AML) regime.
- Assess international standards (FATF) and national AML regulations' adaptation to financial innovation (e.g., mobile payments, cryptocurrencies).
- Participate in the design, collection, and analysis of cross-national surveys.
- Collaborate with the team in writing and publishing papers in scientific journals.
- Participate in and help organize workshops, conferences, and presentations to disseminate research findings.
The position is based in St.Gallen, Switzerland, and requires regular presence at the department.
Your profile
- Master's degree in Political Science, Economics, Sociology, International Relations, or a closely related field.
- Curiosity about illegal markets and business compliance.
- Interest in digital payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies.
- Proven skills in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
- Strong data management skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with a good command of Spanish or Portuguese.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Roy Gava and will be enrolled in the Ph.D. program in International Affairs and Political Economy (DIA) at the University of St. Gallen.
Please submit your application with the following documents:
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) detailing your research interests, motivation for joining this project, and how your background aligns with the position.
- A CV highlighting your education, research experience, and relevant skills.
- A writing sample (e.g. Master's thesis or seminar papers).
- Copies of your grade transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's) and certificates.
Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin on December 8th and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For further inquiry, please contact Roy Gava at roy.gava@unisg.ch
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
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Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«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 10'000 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3'500 researchers, educators and professional staff.
