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Bank of England Economist/Senior Economist

Bank of England
Economist/Senior Economist
 

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy. 

The Bank is seeking to recruit an experienced economist to join its Monetary Analysis Directorate. Monetary Analysis is responsible for providing the analysis and research to support the Monetary Policy Committee in its decision-making process. 

The role provides an exciting and challenging variety of responsibilities at the heart of the policy-making process. There will be a mix of conjunctural and longer-term research work and plenty of opportunities for the successful candidate to invest in their technical skills via both medium-term analytical and formal research projects. There will be opportunities to publish research externally. The candidate will also help to shape the research agenda of Monetary Analysis. 

We are looking for: 
• an experienced economist, with a strong research background. The candidate would ideally have a PhD in economics or finance, a proven track record at producing research on finance, capital markets and/or the effects of financial markets and credit conditions on the real economy. Relevant post-graduate work experience in one or more of these fields would be preferable 
• interest in policy, and in linking developments in financial markets to the broader macroeconomic outlook 
• a self-starter, who is able to generate ideas for new work 
• someone with strong interpersonal skills, as the jobholder will need to liaise effectively with staff at all levels both within the division, and across the Bank more widely 
• good communication skills, in particular the ability to explain complex material in an accessible way 
• someone who has an ability to work autonomously but also in teams. 

For further information and to apply please visit www.boe-careers.co.uk  

The closing date for applications is 9th November 2012.