Global capital markets are entering a decisive decade as sustainability reshapes value, risk, and returns. The Leonardo Centre on Business for Society at Imperial Business School invites senior finance leaders ready to shape systemic change and influence the future of finance to apply to be one of three Honorary Practice Fellows.
This honorary position offers an opportunity to collaborate with world-leading academics, co-develop pioneering investment strategies and contribute to high-impact initiatives at the intersection of finance and sustainability.
These fellowships are designed for established professionals seeking to expand their influence, visibility, and thought leadership. They provide a platform to help shape new approaches to capital allocation, impact measurement, and systemic transformation that are emerging from the Leonardo Centre's groundbreaking research into corporate sustainability behaviours.
The Leonardo Honorary Practice Fellowship in Impact Finance is a selective honorary position designed for senior finance professionals who want to help transform breakthrough research on Behavioural Maturity into market-relevant tools, investment frameworks and decision-making approaches capable of reshaping how capital identifies long-term value and impact.
The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to work alongside leading researchers and practitioners to explore how Behavioural Maturity insights can inform real-world financial strategies, investment approaches, and market innovation.
Closing date: 30 July 2026, 23:59 hours Midnight BST.
Early applications are encouraged, as interviews and discussions may begin prior to the closing date.
Location: South Kensington, London, with flexibility for remote engagement
Duration of the fellowship: six months
This is an honorary, non-remunerated fellowship.
Its value lies in the opportunity to contribute to emerging financial frameworks, collaborate on high-impact initiatives and build long-term influence within global finance and policy networks. It is particularly suited to established professionals with the flexibility and motivation to contribute at a senior level, including those on sabbatical, undertaking employer-supported secondments, transitioning between executive roles, pursuing portfolio careers, or post-exit founders seeking to engage in high-impact, globally relevant work.
If you are interested in contributing to the future of sustainable finance at the intersection of research, innovation and market practice, we would welcome your application.
Please apply online via our careers website including your CV and a cover letter outlining your vision, potential contribution, and intended level of engagement.
For further information about these roles, please see attached document.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Dr Shuying Wu, email: [email protected]
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We're here to help.
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