| Office location: | Basel |
| Department: | Monetary & Economic Department |
| Unit: | |
| Service: | |
| Employment - Duration: | 3 years |
| Contract type: | Fixed-term |
| FTE%: | 100% |
| Application Deadline: | 13/03/2016 |
Description
The
BIS has a number of openings for experienced economists in its Monetary
and Economic Department (MED). The positions are in a variety of units,
including financial markets, financial systems and regulation, monetary
policy, macroeconomic analysis and the secretariat of the Committee on
the Global Financial System (CGFS).
Purpose of the job:
With a balance depending on the specific unit in MED and the level of seniority:
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Define and carry out high-quality policy analysis and research in the areas of competence, to be included in BIS publications and professional journals
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Provide analytical and secretariat support to meetings of senior central bank officials, committees and BIS management, including the preparation of background documents and reports
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Contribute to the regular BIS publications, such as the Annual Report and Quarterly Review
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Establish, maintain and develop contacts with central banks, academics, market participants and other relevant institutions (eg supervisory authorities)
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Coach and supervise more junior staff; lead and coordinate project teams
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Represent the Bank externally at international meetings and conferences; establish and maintain professional contacts with the central banking and academic communities as well as with the private sector
Qualification and work experience required:
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PhD in economics or finance from a university of international standing (or equivalent experience)
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At least six years’ relevant experience, preferably including several years in a senior position at a central bank or international financial institution
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Track record in high-quality, policy-relevant research
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Close exposure to policy issues of interest to central banks
Skills required:
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Very good knowledge of financial economics and experience in analysing topics in this field at a central bank, international institution, university of international standing or a major financial firm
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Excellent drafting and communication skills in English for both technical and non-technical audiences
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Self-starter, curious, team player; able to work independently as well as in small teams
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Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
The
BIS employs staff on both open-ended and fixed-term contracts. However,
all new entrants are initially recruited on a fixed-term basis. The BIS
is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for
diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from female candidates.
