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ECONOMIST - European Investment Bank Luxembourg

EIB - European Investment Bank

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

The Economics Department (ECON) provides high level economic analysis and studies to support the Bank in its operations and in the definition of its global positioning, strategy and policy, reporting jointly to the Directors General of the Directorate for Lending Operations in Europe (Ops A) and of the Directorate for Lending Operations outside the European Union (Ops B).

The successful candidate will work within a matrix structure and will contribute to economic and financial research/analysis on a wide range of issues (policy, operational, sectoral, micro and macro economic) supporting the core operational work of the EIB in order to contribute to the achievement of its objectives. S/he will work on policy related topics, but also country and financial sector analysis, as well as economic studies.

Accountabilities

  • Produce policy papers and notes on matters affecting Bank operations
  • As needed, elaborate appropriate statistical tests and conduct the economic analysis of results
  • Review and analyse existing work on relevant subjects
  • Analyse country specific matters and contribute to the design and implementation of technical assistance projects in the financial sector
  • Work on specific assignments, aiming at providing economic thinking behind the development of new instruments for the Bank


Qualifications

  • University level education in Economics or Finance at Master’s or, preferably, at PhD level.
  • 3 years practical experience in a well recognised Research Institution (university, research centre, or and international financial institution), of gained during the PhD studies.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of relevant economic specialities (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Finance, Development economics, Policy related topics)
  • Good knowledge of standard applied quantitative methods
  • Strong computer skills in particular with regard to statistical/econometric software
  • Excellent knowledge of English and/or French and a working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage


Competencies

  • Conceptual thinking
  • Good analytical skills and accuracy
  • Very good drafting skills in English and/or French
  • Ability to work independently
  • Versatile and good interpersonal relations, with good networking
  • Ability to communicate with clarity and concision
  • Developed sense of initiative and problem solving attitude
  • Ability to work under pressure on various tasks at a time
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills


Deadline for applications: 21st January 2012

For more details and to apply, please go to https://erecruitment.eib.org selecting Job ID 4010

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