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The Monetary and Capital Markets (MCM) Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has an opening for an Advisor/Assistant Director in its Front Office to advise and provide expertise for MCM’s work on digital money and central bank operations.
The Advisor/Assistant Director will report to the Deputy Director responsible for the Payment, Currencies and Infrastructure Division (MCMPI) and work closely with the Division Chiefs of both MCMPI and of the Central Bank Operations Division (MCMCO).
The Payment, Currencies and Infrastructure Division (MCMPI) aims to offer thought leadership, capacity development, and policy advice on central bank and private digital currencies, payments, and financial market infrastructure, as well as on related macro-financial implications. The Central Bank Operations Division (MCMCO) provides policy advice and capacity development in the operational areas of central banking and in central bank governance.
Both divisions work closely with staff in MCM, other Fund departments, and with country authorities, in delivering policy analysis, technical assistance (TA), and surveillance products.
On MCM’s work on digital money, the Advisor/Assistant Director will assist the Deputy Director in the following tasks:
He/she will contribute to the operational work of the division, provide analytical leadership on cutting edge issues, manage/lead TA and surveillance activities to diverse countries and financial systems, liaise internally with other MCM divisions and Fund departments and externally with central banks and relevant bodies, and also manage long-term experts in regional training centers.
He/she will liaise closely with MCM's front office and collaborate with other MCM senior staff and divisions and other key departments in the Fund.
The selected candidate will also contribute to MCM’s work in central bank operations and governance that are under MCMCO division’s oversight. This may include work on central bank operational frameworks, central bank liquidity provision, foreign exchange reserve management, and central bank transparency.
Additional responsibilities may include:
Leading analytical projects on key issues
Taking initiative to establish contacts with national authorities, academics, private sector representatives, and members of other international bodies working on common topics.
Maintaining strong engagement with central banks, other policy institutions, and academics.
Representing the division, and potentially the Fund, in external bodies, international working groups, or at conferences.
Providing advice, upon request, to the front office of the Monetary and Capital Markets (MCM) Department.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:
An advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or other relevant field, with at least 15 years of professional experience, preferably including a senior leadership role at a central bank or policy institution.
Strong ability to produce innovative analytical work in the areas of digital money and central bank operations.
Intellectual leadership skills and the ability to consistently deliver high quality output.
Strong management skills, both in terms of organizing, delegating and planning projects and deliverables assigned.
Commitment to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Reputation as a team player who is respected by colleagues for his/her corporate mindset.
Well-developed diplomatic and partnership skills, which are needed to build strong collaborative relationships within the Fund as well as with country authorities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Department:MCMAI Monetary and Capital Markets Dept. Immediate Office
Hiring For: B01, B02, B03
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.