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Description:
The Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a highly motivated (Senior) Financial Sector Expert to join the Financial Sector Assessment and Policies (FS) Division. The successful candidate will have expertise in financial stability risk analysis, insurance sector risk analysis, and the interlinkages between insurers and banks, including through rising insurance protection gaps.
The FS division is responsible for (1) managing and reviewing the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), including its financial stability risk assessment; (2) developing FSAP policies and instruments, including integrating the FSAP with other financial surveillance; (3) developing, applying, and evaluating analytical tools for financial stability assessment (including stress testing of banks and nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), climate risk analysis, household and corporate vulnerability analysis with micro data, interconnectedness and systemwide stress testing, spillover analysis, among others); and (4) disseminating the analytical tools to internal and external audiences through technical assistance, technical cooperation, and teaching.
The selected candidate will contribute to the division’s work program by participating in FSAP missions, delivering technical assistance and training courses, and contributing to the development of analytical tools and research papers aligned with the division’s priorities. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the Fund’s analytical work on insurance sector vulnerabilities and cross-sectoral risk transmission. All aspects of the work involve close collaboration with internal teams, external researchers and specialists, and regular interaction with senior IMF staff and country authorities.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess an advanced university degree (master’s or above) in economics, finance, statistics, or a related field and at least four years of relevant professional experience.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in macro-financial analysis. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, curious, innovative, and who would enjoy pushing the analytical frontier to assess evolving risks to financial stability—particularly in the FSAP context, which is a core mandate of the FS division. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines is essential.
Experience with coding in standard econometric or quantitative simulation applications is a strong asset, or at a minimum, candidates should have a willingness to develop these skills. Strong oral and written communication skills are also important. Experience in financial stability risk work and insurance sector risk analysis is desirable.
Department:MCMFS Monetary and Capital Markets Dept. Fin Sector Assessments & Policies
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.