Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) invites applications for the position of Senior Economist in its Monetary and Economic Department (MED). We are looking for candidates with professional experience to join our team.

The BIS serves as a forum for global central bank cooperation. Economists in MED conduct research and analyse policy issues as the hub for the world’s central banking community. The work of BIS economists attracts a worldwide audience of senior policymakers in central banks and supervisory authorities, researchers in academia and in the policy world, as well as financial market professionals.

By joining MED as a Senior Economist you will:

• be engaging in innovative research on a wide range of relevant topics for central banks and regulators,
• contributing to the drafting of policy notes for meetings of central bank officials,
• serving in policy committees and working groups,
• advising senior management on issues within their field of expertise,
• benefit from working in a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working options with a blend of onsite work or home office.

Qualifications and requirements:

• a PhD in economics or finance, preferably in the areas headlined (Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, International Finance, General Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Services, Innovation and the Digital Economy);
• a genuine interest in policy-oriented research;
• proven track record in identifying and addressing complex policy issues; and
• excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Who we are:

The Bank for International Settlements is an international financial organisation with colleagues from over 60 countries. By joining us in the international city of Basel, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international environment. We want the best people to work for us so welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We particularly value diversity and inclusion and support it through various initiatives, including our staff-run networks. You can discover more about diversity at the BIS here.

What the BIS offers:

We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global central banking community and the opportunity to collaborate with experts from all over the world. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). We also offer an agile and flexible environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members.
Please apply with your CV, at least one recent research paper and three letters of reference via the link below by 25 November 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed virtually. Candidates invited to the final round interview (which might take place on-site) will be asked to present a 60-minute seminar in which they will present a research paper, and interviews.

Please note that you should submit your application for this role only to one of these platforms: JOE/ASSA/SSRN.