Economist/Senior Economist - SPRXP

International Monetary Fund•Washington, DC

About The Position

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. Duties and Responsibilities The External Policy Division (XP) of the Strategy, Policy and Review Department (SPR) is responsible for spearheading and coordinating SPR's work on key external sector issues. Specifically, the Division's mandate is to analyze and monitor, in an integrated manner, current and capital account developments and exchange rates. Working closely with relevant departments and other SPR Divisions, the XP Division develops Fund policies on capital flows, foreign exchange intervention, exchange rates, trade, and industrial policy, and serves as an institutional repository of capital flow management measures. The Division contributes, as needed, to the review of bilateral and multilateral reports. It also liaises with the WTO, OECD, and other international organizations. The selected candidate will contribute to a broad range of divisional responsibilities in the areas above, and any other duties as assigned by division management. This will include a high-visibility research project on capital flows, global stock imbalances, and related financial stability risks, as well as other analytical, policy, and review work. In addition, the selected candidate will also be expected to serve as SPR economist on an area department country team. Minimum Qualifications In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the ideal candidate will have: i) excellent technical skills and strong drive to produce analytical work on cross-cutting policy-oriented issues; ii) excellent oral and written communication skills; iii) the capacity and open-mindedness to identify creative and innovative solutions; and iv) strong motivation, work-management, and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with teams inside and outside the division. Prior operational experience in surveillance and/or program countries, and a demonstrated interest in policy and empirical analysis on macroeconomic and macro-financial issues would be an advantage. A superior track record of research in international finance would be an asset. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, applying open-economy models of current account balances quantitatively, and empirical analysis of capital flows, exchange rates, and their drivers. Department: SPRXP Strategy, Policy, and Review Dept. External Policy Division 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. The IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, and promote high employment and sustainable economic growth. Our work on the macroeconomic benefits of challenges such as empowering women, modernizing the global trading system, and wage inequity, provides new ideas to safeguard the stability of the international monetary and financial system and addresses the world's most pressing macroeconomic and financial issues. Our 3,100 dedicated employees are leaders in their fields and collaborate to address the needs of our members and make a meaningful, positive difference to lives across the globe. This privacy notice explains how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) processes personal data collected through its recruitment portal. The IMF collects and uses various types of personal data in the context of its recruitment process in order to take steps required prior to entering into a contract. This may include contact details, work experience, education background, and professional qualifications. Access to personal data is limited to authorized IMF personnel and certain third parties, such as authorized partners or service providers who act on behalf of the IMF. These may include service providers such as background check agencies, assessment vendors, and other recruitment-related partners. If you are offered a position, your data may also be shared as necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., for visa applications) or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including law enforcement agencies. Personal data is retained in accordance with applicable IMF retention policies. You have rights in relation to your personal data. For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to the IMF's General Privacy Notice.

Requirements

Excellent technical skills and strong drive to produce analytical work on cross-cutting policy-oriented issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Capacity and open-mindedness to identify creative and innovative solutions
Strong motivation, work-management, and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with teams inside and outside the division

Nice To Haves

Prior operational experience in surveillance and/or program countries
Demonstrated interest in policy and empirical analysis on macroeconomic and macro-financial issues
A superior track record of research in international finance
Applying open-economy models of current account balances quantitatively
Empirical analysis of capital flows, exchange rates, and their drivers

Responsibilities

Contribute to a broad range of divisional responsibilities
High-visibility research project on capital flows, global stock imbalances, and related financial stability risks
Serve as SPR economist on an area department country team

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