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IIF Job Opportunities

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Deputy Managing Director

The IIF’s Regulatory Affairs Department is central to the development and articulation of industry perspectives on global financial regulatory issues including enhancing capital and liquidity requirements; addressing systemic risk, cross-border resolution, and the “too big to fail” issue; improving industry practices; making the financial infrastructure more resilient; establishing global insurance regulation; revising cross-border securities regulation; and seeking international convergence on accounting and disclosure standards for the industry.

We currently seek a senior banking executive or regulatory official to help establish and implement our goals and objectives. The responsibilities of the position will include developing and overseeing initiatives to address regulatory policy issues of concern in the global financial services industry; chairing related committees and working groups; drafting and editing papers that articulate members’ global policy interests; generating consensus among IIF members on key policy issues; and advising the Managing Director on regulatory and management issues. This person will represent the IIF at membership meetings and board meetings; will meet with senior executives of member and nonmember organizations; and meet with public and private sector officials to represent members’ views on banking, insurance, and other regulatory issues of mutual concern. The person may also provide oversight to the Institute’s global events and training programs and membership functions. The position reports directly to the Managing Director.

Successful candidates will have extensive experience at the senior level managing banking and/or regulatory operations in a financial firm, regulatory body, or central bank; will be knowledgeable with international and US regulatory processes; will have a deep understanding of a broad range of financial instruments and their role in global finance; will have a strong command of the English language and exceptional analytical and writing skills; will have an advanced degree, be computer literate; and will be able to travel extensively.

Economist, Latin America

The Institute currently seeks an Economist to focus on Latin America. The Economist will be responsible for writing macroeconomic analytical reports on selected emerging market countries based on information gathered through country visits, membership contacts and published statistical and information sources. He/she will also be expected to maintain databases of historical time series and forecasts for assigned countries, maintain and check databases for consistency, construct external financing and debt profiles, maintain real-time monthly data, and prepare final databases both for internal use and external circulation.

Applicants should have a Masters or PhD in Economics with strong skills in macroeconomic analysis and 3-5 years professional experience writing analytic reports on specific countries or on economic issues. Strong English writing ability is essential, along with sound quantitative, spreadsheet and database skills. Regional language skills and professional experience in the countries of the region may be given preference. Travel will be required.

Media Relations Manager

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in press relations to oversee communications with the media, prepare articles, brief senior management and coordinate press activities. The key responsibilities of this position will include: gathering, disseminating, and managing the flow of accurate and timely information to the media; actively promoting and developing collaborative working relationships with members of the press and leveraging those relationships to place stories; coaching relevant staff on media skills and preparing them for press encounters; responding to requests from press and strategizing with appropriate parties about when and how to respond to those requests; proactively monitoring activities so as to detect issues before they emerge; planning and executing press events; acting as a senior spokesperson to media; researching and writing briefing materials, press releases and articles.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in public/media relations, including substantive experience with the global financial press, and a portfolio of successful story development and placement. Applicants must also have outstanding writing skills with the ability to understand, interpret and write about complex, financial information; a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a skill-related field (i.e., journalism, public relations, communications) or content-related field (i.e., international relations, finance, economics); ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team; exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Website Content Manager

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in online content management, writing, editing and site management. The Website Content Manager will be responsible for coordinating with all departments in the Institute to develop an overall strategy for the IIF online presence and then to manage the implementation of that strategy. Therefore, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required. In addition to writing, editing, and updating site content, this person will also work closely with the IT and Membership teams to maintain site standards with regard to new development.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and organizational skills; knowledge of HTML and experience with popular content management systems; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team; 3-5 years experience managing content and production for high traffic websites; advanced degree in either a skill-related area (i.e. English, Journalism, etc.) or content-related area (i.e., Economics, International Affairs, etc.), or comparable work experience; experience managing online marketing and outreach campaigns; close attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

To Apply

To apply to the above position(s), please submit the following items via email to personnel@iif.com:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Salary requirements

Regulatory Affairs Intern

The IIF’s Regulatory Affairs Department is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated student to assist with analytical and advocacy activities. These activities will include being actively involved in analyzing developments in international financial-services regulation and providing support to the regulatory department in preparing discussions among members and with regulators.

Successful candidate should be highly motivated, have excellent research and writing skills, and be able to manage a substantive research project independently. Master’s degree candidate would be preferred, but not required. Also preferred but not required are the following qualifications: educational background in international affairs, economics, or finance; experience working with financial institutions and an ability to work on policy issues of interest to banks, securities firms or insurance companies; most importantly, a strong international perspective. Excellent writing ability in English is required. Qualified individuals should send cover letter and resume, both in Word format, to personnel@iif.com. Please include your dates of availability and approximate number of hours per week you would be able to commit. Internship is unpaid but may qualify for academic credit.

Internships

The Institute of International Finance seeks interested candidates to assist its policy and analytical work related to international finance, banking, and economic development. Tasks may include research on key emerging market countries, international regulatory and/or policy issues, international financial firms, among other things. Internships typically follow the semester schedule (Fall, Spring, and Summer), although sometimes last longer. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates will be able to work on projects independently. Strong computer/internet research skills necessary. Strong interest/background in international affairs/economics. Qualified undergraduate and graduate students will be considered. Internships are usually unpaid but students may receive academic credit for internship. Email resume and cover letter with desired dates of internship in Microsoft Word format to personnel@iif.com.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not accepting telephone inquiries regarding internships.

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