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The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) has an opening for Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert in its Global Financial Stability Analysis (GS) Division. The key functions of the GS Division include: (1) analyzing and assessing structural developments in financial markets and institutions that have implications for global financial stability; (2) developing related policy recommendations as appropriate; (3) spearheading the Fund’s efforts to further develop an early warning framework for detecting risks to global financial stability; and (4) contributing to bilateral and multilateral surveillance of the IMF.

The successful candidates will work as part of a team conducting multilateral surveillance of mature and emerging financial markets and the international financial system. This will involve the identification of sources of risks and vulnerabilities in the major financial markets, and the analysis of policy implications related to ongoing changes in the structure of those markets. The

successful candidates will contribute to in-depth research and analysis of systemic financial issues as well as to reports on current developments, including through MCM’s flagship publication, the semi-annual Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR). She/He will be expected to participate in internal and external seminars and conferences, and to develop contacts with market participants and officials from agencies in charge of financial stability issues in systemically important jurisdictions. A successful candidate with adequate experience would also be expected to lead small teams, including in the context of the production of GFSR chapters.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess an advanced university degree (Ph.D. strongly preferred) in economics, finance, or a related field and at least four years of relevant professional experience.

In addition to the above, she/he must have excellent analytical skills, keen interest in macro-financial issues, and proven drafting skills. An ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines, both independently and in teams, is essential. Knowledge of financial stability issues, fintech, and market surveillance, a proven track record of publishing high-quality research in economics or financial journals, as well as team leadership experience, are highly desirable. The successful candidates should also possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in financial/macro-financial issues and should be able to explain financial topics in clear terms to a non-technical audience.

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:

MCMGS Monetary and Capital Markets Dept. Global Financial Stability Division

Hiring For:

A11, A12, A13, A14

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.