International Monetary Fund
Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert (London Office/MCMGA)
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The Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) has an opening for a Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert in its Global Markets Analysis (GA) Division. The position is based in GA’s London office as part of a small team.
About the Role
The key functions of the GA Division include monitoring and assessing developments in global financial markets and systemically important financial institutions, analyzing risks to global financial stability, and helping to ensure that the Fund takes consistent and well-informed views on financial risks and the policies needed to mitigate them. The primary output of the division includes the Global Markets Monitor and special features, financial market presentations to Management, the Global Financial Stability Report, and research notes and papers. The GA division also staff Article IV and FSAP teams and on occasion, participate in capacity development.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-financial developments and financial stability risks in major European, Middle Eastern, and African economies, and contribute to thematic notes.
- Contribute to the analysis presented in the IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report, as well as to analysis presented in research blogs and ad hoc reports.
- Build tools and develop databases to support high-frequency market surveillance across the main asset classes, with a focus on developed and emerging markets in the European time zone.
- Develop financial market contacts to provide context for asset price movements, gauge emerging stability risks, and brief senior MCM management.
- Support the IMF’s outreach activities in London.
- Contribute to GA’s daily markets monitor (Global Markets Monitor, or GMM) and Weekly London Update (an internal report), with regular coverage of mature and emerging markets primarily in Europe, as well as the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
- Help manage the practical issues associated with the London office, including administrative, security, and IT matters.
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Minimum Qualifications
- A master’s degree in finance, economics, econometrics or a related field.
- At least four years of relevant professional work experience in financial markets or macroeconomic analysis, gained in financial institutions, the public sector, or an international organization.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial markets and a proven ability to analyze and interpret asset market developments.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct high-quality data analysis both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to deliver concise, insightful written analysis under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an international environment and engage with colleagues across time zones.
- A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
- Knowledge of economic and financial databases and information services (e.g., Bloomberg, CEIC, Haver Analytics).
- Strong skills in Excel and data management. Candidates with advanced knowledge of econometric packages (EViews, MATLAB, Stata, Python, R, or similar) will be preferred.
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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.
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.
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.
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