(Senior) Economist, Policy and Strategy Division (3 POLICY & STRATEGY) EIB

European Investment Bank

Luxembourg

ref. No. 100071

Economics Department (ECON) – Policy and Strategy Division (3 POLICY & STRATEGY)

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 Ops A and Ops B.
The Economics Department works with a matrix structure, which means that the three Heads of Division coordinate projects on topics of their own competence, with resources which might be allocated to the Department’s other Divisions.

The successful candidate will contribute to economic work supporting operations, operational policy formulation and strategic decision-making in areas of critical importance for the achievement of EIB objectives.

S/he will report to the Head of the Policy and Strategy Division, and work on policy related topics, but also, on country and financial sector analysis as well as economic studies.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the development of the Bank's policy and lending/investment strategy as well as in the strategy and policy development process through significant contributions to the analysis of a broad range of financial and/or economic issues important to the achievement of EIB objectives;
• Identify clear links between economic analysis and policy and strategy priorities for the EIB, having in mind past achievements and future trends;
• Contribute to the work on the Results Measurement Assessment Framework Prepare economic and financial analysis on topics of critical importance to the EIB and impacting operational strategies and policies (e.g. lending to SME, infrastructure, capital markets, financial issues, development issues, EIB mandates in Partner Countries, etc.);
• Assess risk, by providing in depth economic analysis of countries and financial sectors, under the region of own responsibility;
• Analyse the viability of projects in the financial sector, as per regional responsibility execute work in the definition of local currency pricing and in the identification of proper financial value added and assist in the process of monitoring and result assessment;
• Draft key policy papers and reports for senior management and general use;
• Support improvements of processes, procedures, methodologies, and working methods;
• Design and organise roundtables, conferences, seminars and events and support the dissemination of information inside and outside the bank.

Qualifications

• University level education in economics, preferably at PhD level;
• At least 5 years of experience in applied economics, acquired working in government, banking or an international financial institution;
• 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 good knowledge of the other. Working 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;
• 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;
• Result oriented.

Deadline for applications: 11th June 2012

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