Research Fellow: The Evolving Role of Philanthropy in Global Financial Hubs

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Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

Funding is available to support this position until 21st April 2027

The Marshall Institute works to improve the impact and effectiveness of private action for public benefit.

The post holder will work on a new research study called ‘The evolving role of philanthropy in global financial hubs’ funded by the Institute of Philanthropy in Hong Kong.  Philanthropic action is developing in and around global financial hubs of diverse types and in diverse geographies.  This comparative study will explore this development across five global financial hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York and Abu Dhabi). 

It will investigate to what extent and how philanthropy supports the growth and development of financial hubs; it will investigate how funders, policymakers and the financial sector can most effectively deploy growing philanthropic capital to catalyse more impact and achieve better socio-economic outcomes. This may include exploration of innovative policy tools, infrastructure and systems, and also of creative and collaborative partnerships between philanthropic actors, the finance sector and government.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting groundbreaking research that adheres to the highest standards of quality and integrity.  You will take operational responsibility for the research study on a daily basis from initiation to dissemination of findings. You will manage a team of researchers, and to ensure and oversee research of the highest quality and rigour.

Candidates should have:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (public policy, social policy, political science)
• Specialist knowledge of, and research interests in, the field of private action for public benefit
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Excellent organizational skills, including an ability to plan complex tasks, record processes, and work to deadlines.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email j.ziemer@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 October 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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