Adviser in the International Policy Analysis Division
Reference: 2018-114-EXT Type of contract: Fixed-term contract which may be converted into a permanent contract after five years subject to individual performance and organisational needs.Who can apply:
EU nationals
Salary: I band and benefits Working time: Full-time Place of work: Frankfurt, Germany
Closing date for applications: Monday, 14 May 2018
Your team
You will join the International Policy Analysis Division in the Directorate General International and European Relations (DG/I). Our division prepares policy positions, analysis and briefings on issues of systemic relevance relating to the global economy and the international monetary and financial system. We lead the preparation of analysis relating to the activities of the G7, the G20, the IMF and the Bank for International Settlements, and we contribute to the ECB’s projections as regards commodity prices, exchange rate developments and risks stemming from global issues. Our division also provides input to the European Systemic Risk Board and the Directorate General Macroprudential Policy and Financial Stability as regards global risks to financial stability.
You will be part of a team of around 25 staff working on various topical issues, such as global financial stability risks in times of monetary policy normalisation, global protectionism, and developments in exchange rates and oil prices.
To further enhance the diversity of our team, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Your role
In your role as Adviser, you will:
establish and maintain a high level of expertise in the division’s areas of competence, particularly as regards exchange rates, commodity markets and international financial issues (notably financial integration and global financial stability);
coordinate and oversee the preparation of the division’s contribution to the Governing Council’s monetary policy meetings as well as the Financial Stability Review, including all relevant briefing material and presentations;
contribute to DG/I’s status as a valued source of policy advice;
advise on the planning, coordination and execution of policy-relevant research;
guide and coach less experienced staff;
establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners;
assist the divisional management with the running of the team, including as regards its strategic orientation and work programmes, and deputise for the divisional management both internally and, on occasion, externally.
This position represents an excellent career development opportunity. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation in its efforts to make a difference to the lives of European citizens.
Qualifications, experience and skills
Essential:
a master’s degree in economics, finance or a related field;
extensive professional experience of analysing exchange rates, commodity markets or international financial issues (notably financial integration and global financial stability); experience in more than one of these fields, ideally all, would be considered as a strong asset;
experience of combining policy-oriented and analytical work;
a track record of successfully coordinating teams and processes;
familiarity with the functioning and working methods of the Eurosystem and other relevant international and European fora;
an advanced command of English and an intermediate command of at least one other official language of the EU.
Desired:
a PhD and/or a publishing record in international economics and finance;
more than ten years of relevant professional experience in a policy or market institution, preferably an international institution.
You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and can draw on the strengths of a diverse team to get the best results. You support the efforts of team members to develop their abilities and are able to build up high-performing teams. You facilitate change and can articulate strategic priorities and scenarios for your team. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions.