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Research Associate in Private Equity (m/w/d)

70 % (limited employment contract, starting on 01.08.2026 until 31.07.2029)

Your tasks

The St.Gallen Institute of Management in Asia of the University of St.Gallen seeks to hire for its Singapore Office a Research Associate in Private Equity per August 1, 2026 or mutual agreement. Candidates for this position are expected to enroll in the PhD program at the University of St.Gallen. The position is based in Singapore and allows to experience the advantages of being located in Asia – one of the world's most dynamic regions.

Responsibilities:
  • Joining a dedicated team in order to further develop the University's presence in Asia
  • Contributing to research in the areas of private equity and venture capital
  • Supporting the institute's teaching and project initiatives

Your profile

Entry level candidates with a master degree in Banking and/or Finance and aim to pursue academic oriented research activities.
The St.Gallen Institute of Management in Asia is the local institute of the of the University of St.Gallen in Singapore seeks to hire a Research Associate in Private Equity per August 1, 2026 or mutual agreement for its office in Singapore.
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Inspirational Work Environment

Inspirational Work Environment

Executive Education

Executive Education

Network

Network

Family & Career

Family & Career

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunities

Fit and Healthy

Fit and Healthy

Inspirational Work Environment

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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For job-related questions

Prof. Dr. Stefan Morkoetter
Managing Director SGI & Full Professor

Our work focuses on understanding the structure, performance, and governance of private equity funds, as well as the behaviour and decision-making of both general and limited partners.


Katharina Beckmann
General Manager SGI

Our institute serves as the platform of the University of St.Gallen to explore Asia.

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.