Dr Edward Thomas Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bangor Business School, Bangor University, with professional experience of working in the private and public sector at a senior level. His research, which mostly has a policy focus, is primarily in the area of economics and innovation in public and private finance.
As a student, he obtained an undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Economics, a Masters in Banking and Finance, and in 2009 was awarded a PhD in Economics having specialised in economic growth (all at Bangor University). Prior to his academic career, Edward held various private-sector positions in the Irish banking industry, with specific experience in financial and economic modelling and capital calculations. His work was used to aid Senior Management decision-making, forecasting, and pricing, as well as to meet the requirements of public institutions, such as the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Financial Service Authority (FSA).
Edward is Director at the Institute of European Finance research centre, a Non-Executive Director at Wales' only dedicated science park, and Chairman of Y Gymdeithas, an Anglesey-based charitable trust.
Experience
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2015–presentLecturer in Economics, Bangor University
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2019–presentNon Executive Director, M-SParc
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2018–presentModule Moderator, The Chartered Banker Institute
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2019–2020Expert Adviser to the Finance Committee, Welsh Parliament
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2013–2015Senior Manager, Bank of Ireland
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2010–2011Analyst, Allied Irish Bank
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2007–2010Assistant Manager, Anglo Irish Bank
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2004–2006Associate, Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Education
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2015Royal Statistical Society, Diploma
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2009Bangor University, PhD (Econ.)
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2006Chartered Management Institute, NVQ (Level 4) Management
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2002Bangor University, MA Banking and Finance
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2001Bangor University, BSc Economics and Mathematics
Professional Memberships
- Chartered Management Institute
- Royal Statistical Society
- Website
- @ethomasjones
- Article Feed
- e.t.jones@bangor.ac.uk
- ORCID
- Joined
