The selected candidate will work in the Monetary and Macroprudential Policies Division in MCM and will assist the Division Chief in managing the division. This involves managing project teams, filling in for the Division Chief as needed, and contributing to the appraisal and development of staff. She/he will also play a leading role in preparing policy papers on monetary and macroprudential policy frameworks, and their linkages with macrofinancial stability.

The work involves identifying cutting-edge issues in monetary and macroprudential policy and related areas in both advanced and emerging market economies, and applying theoretical and empirical techniques drawn from economics and finance.

The selected candidate will also take the lead in assisting central banks with the development and implementation of monetary and macroprudential policy frameworks as well as exchange rate intervention strategies. She/he will participate in missions, lead capacity building efforts, and oversee the review of country and policy papers.

Requirements:

In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards and competencies in the Fund’s Leadership Development Framework: an advanced degree in economics or a related subject is required, at least 15 years of relevant professional experience along with first-rate analytical skills in monetary and/or macroprudential policy issues, and econometrics. The successful candidate should have a broad knowledge of, and experience in, policy design and implementation in the monetary, exchange rate, and financial stability fields; close familiarity with monetary and/or macroprudential policy instruments and their use; an in-depth understanding of economic theory and policy relating to monetary, exchange rate, and macrofinancial issues; and a strong track record of relevant empirical work (including publications). She/he should also have strong managerial and supervisory skills, experience in drafting policy papers, an outstanding ability to collaborate with others, strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.