Economist / Senior Economist
Req Number: bis-00000780
Contract Type/Length:2 - 3 years fixed-term
City: Hong Kong
Job Description:
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international financial institution that promotes central bank cooperation and provides banking services exclusively to central banks. Based in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices for Asia and the Pacific in Hong Kong SAR and for the Americas in Mexico City, the BIS has staff from some 50 countries.
The BIS seeks an Economist/Senior Economist for the BIS Hong Kong Representative Office.
Principal accountabilities:
* Supports the Asia-Pacific-related work of the Committee on the Global Financial System and the Markets Committee.
* Monitors and analyses developments in financial markets and systemically important financial institutions in Asia and the Pacific.
* Organises and prepares background analysis for meetings of senior central bank officials from the Asia-Pacific region.
* Establishes and maintains professional contacts at Asia-Pacific central banks, the supervisory and academic communities, and the financial industry in the region. Represents the BIS in meetings and conferences hosted by central banks, international organisations or the financial industry in the region.
Job Requirements:
* PhD in economics or finance from a university of international standing (or equivalent experience).
* Good knowledge of Asian economies an advantage.
* Familiarity with the BIS's cooperative activities at the global level.
* Experience in applying economic analysis to real-world situations.
* Excellent drafting and communication skills in English for both technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of other major international languages is an advantage.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong team spirit and good interpersonal skills.
The BIS offers attractive conditions of employment in an international environment. Applicants are invited to submit their applications online by 14 March 2011.
Apply online :http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=550&ji=2523738&sn=I
Contract Type/Length:2 - 3 years fixed-term
City: Hong Kong
Job Description:
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international financial institution that promotes central bank cooperation and provides banking services exclusively to central banks. Based in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices for Asia and the Pacific in Hong Kong SAR and for the Americas in Mexico City, the BIS has staff from some 50 countries.
The BIS seeks an Economist/Senior Economist for the BIS Hong Kong Representative Office.
Principal accountabilities:
* Supports the Asia-Pacific-related work of the Committee on the Global Financial System and the Markets Committee.
* Monitors and analyses developments in financial markets and systemically important financial institutions in Asia and the Pacific.
* Organises and prepares background analysis for meetings of senior central bank officials from the Asia-Pacific region.
* Establishes and maintains professional contacts at Asia-Pacific central banks, the supervisory and academic communities, and the financial industry in the region. Represents the BIS in meetings and conferences hosted by central banks, international organisations or the financial industry in the region.
Job Requirements:
* PhD in economics or finance from a university of international standing (or equivalent experience).
* Good knowledge of Asian economies an advantage.
* Familiarity with the BIS's cooperative activities at the global level.
* Experience in applying economic analysis to real-world situations.
* Excellent drafting and communication skills in English for both technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of other major international languages is an advantage.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong team spirit and good interpersonal skills.
The BIS offers attractive conditions of employment in an international environment. Applicants are invited to submit their applications online by 14 March 2011.
Apply online :http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=550&ji=2523738&sn=I
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