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Dr. Shashitha Jayakody is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, where she joined in June 2024. She holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Kent and has previously held academic positions at the University of Bradford, SOAS University of London, University of Kent, and SLIIT Business School.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Finance, University of Kent, 2023
- MA in Finance and Investment, University of Nottingham, 2010
- BA (Hons) in Finance, Accounting and Management, University of Nottingham, 2009
- Associate Fellow, Advance HE, 2021
Shashitha's research centers on the interactions between law, politics, and corporate finance, with specific interests in corporate governance, financial economics, and political economy. Her work explores how institutional and political environments shape corporate financial decisions.
Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on political and institutional factors affecting corporate behavior, particularly in areas such as employment protection legislation and corporate cash management under political uncertainty and corruption.
She is a member of several professional organizations:
- American Finance Association
- Financial Management Association International
- British Accounting and Finance Association
Dr. Jayakody has industry experience as an equity research analyst and teaches courses including Foreign Exchange and International Finance (BSc Accounting and Finance) and Managerial Finance (MBA). There is no information available about her advising activities or research grants.
