External lecturer for the module “Market Risk Modelling” for the Master of Finance

Freelance

Frankfurt am Main, 29 May 2026


We are seeking a qualified and experienced external lecturer to teach the module “Market Risk Modelling” in the Master of Finance programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

 

The module focuses on advanced quantitative techniques in financial risk management and aims to provide students with a sound understanding of statistical methods applied in market risk modelling, financial time series analysis, dependence modelling, and tail risk analysis. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Teach and further develop the “Market Risk Modelling” module within the Master of Finance programme
  • Deliver engaging and interactive classes combining theoretical concepts with practical applications
  • Teach advanced topics in quantitative risk management, including financial time series analysis, GARCH models, copulas, extreme value theory, and coherent risk measures
  • Prepare and supervise case studies and programming-based assignments
  • Review and grade assignments and provide constructive feedback to students
  • Ensure that course content and delivery align with programme learning objectives and academic standards

 

Requirements:

  • PhD in Quantitative Finance, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related discipline preferred; at minimum, candidates should hold an MSc in Finance or a related field.
  • Prior master-level teaching experience in risk management, derivatives, or quantitative finance.
  • Expertise in market risk modelling techniques, including financial time series analysis, GARCH models, copulas, extreme value theory, and coherent risk measures.
  • Experience applying statistical methods to financial risk modelling and portfolio risk analysis
  • Programming skills in Python, R, Matlab, or similar quantitative tools
  • Ability to bridge quantitative modelling concepts with practical applications in banking and financial institutions
  • Fluency in English

 

Teaching Language:

English

 

Location: 

Campus Frankfurt am Main

 

Time Period:

September- October 2027

 

Class volume:

The module consists of 44 academic hours (1 academic hour = 45 minutes) delivered in one section, with classes scheduled three times per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday) during the teaching period.

 

Application Deadline:

7 August 2026.

Online application

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Nadine Sommer | Dozentenmanagement
069 154008-252
n.sommer@fs.de
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