JOB DESCRIPTION

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has an opening for a Financial Sector Experts/Senior Financial Sector Expert in its Monetary and Capital Markets (MCM) Department, Global Markets Analysis (GA) Division. The main objectives of the GA Division include:

Striving to be at the leading edge of financial market developments for advanced economies and emerging markets, by monitoring markets on a daily basis, gathering market intelligence, and analyzing financial market developments and linkages.

Providing in-depth analysis of key financial vulnerabilities and risk transmission channels that have potential implications for financial stability in the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR), an IMF flagship publication.

The duties and responsibilities of the Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert include the following:

Monitor global financial market developments and produce analyses of key financial vulnerabilities, including linkages between the financial sector and the macroeconomy.

Assume responsibility for covering one or more regions for the daily Global Markets Monitor.

Conduct financial and peer analysis related to equity and cryptocurrency markets

Develop state-of-the-art tools to assess asset market valuations

Provide regular and in-depth monitoring of corporate earnings, across sectors and jurisdictions, keeping abreast of emergent trends and market risks.

Conduct innovative analysis to assess and monitor risks and vulnerabilities in the banking sector.

Provide regular briefings to Fund senior management on latest financial market developments.

Play a substantial role in drafting the GFSR by analyzing global financial market developments and financial vulnerabilities.

Assist in developing policy recommendations, in conjunction with experts in other divisions, for mature or emerging market financial policy makers in banking and securities markets.

Participate in market surveillance missions to key financial centers and maintain dialogue with market participants to obtain context for asset price movements and ascertain views on asset allocation trends, market innovations, and key risks.

Communicate and collaborate with official sector institutions and market participants on the build-up of risk in different segments of the financial system, and carry out presentations on behalf of the IMF on the above topics.

The requirements for this position include the following:

Advanced degree in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field and at least four years of professional experience. A PhD in these fields would be preferred.

Financial expertise in Advanced Economies, Emerging Markets, or Financial Market Institutions.

Established track record of at least four years of experience in the financial industry, a central bank, or other related experience that offers a unique set of skills in market analysis, policymaking, and economic research

Demonstrated knowledge of financial instruments, financial market structure, and a good understanding of portfolio management.

Solid understanding of economic theory, monetary policy, and balance of payments analysis.

Demonstrated skills in analyzing and interpreting price action across a range of complex asset markets

Hands-on experience in at least one major equity, fixed-income or foreign exchange market role would be an advantage.

Proven ability to interpret and analyze complex market developments under pressure and provide concise, articulate and insightful analysis in oral and written form.

Familiarity with financial market data, macroeconomic data, bank balance sheet data, and latest econometric techniques and software, and ideally, proficiency in some aspects of financial modeling.

Ability to work independently in a high-performance team atmosphere.

Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with banks, investment funds and asset managers, ratings agencies, regulatory agencies, central banks, and market groups at other multilateral institutions.

Ability to promote collaboration and teamwork and build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the institution based on mutual respect and trust.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. If the selected candidate is a contractual employee, they will be offered a Term staff appointment. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended.

All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application, which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy.

Department:

MCMGA Monetary and Capital Markets Dept. Global Markets Analysis

Hiring For:

A11, A12, A13, A14

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements