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Member of Secretariat, Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI)

BIS - Bank for International Settlements

Basel, Switzerland

The Bank for International Settlements is an international organisation which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation via wide-ranging banking, economic research and policy coordination activities.

Position description:

  • Provides secretariat support for the CPMI and its working groups and task forces. Ensures and organises the support activities of a particular subgroup, in coordination with the subgroup chair and line manager (if relevant);
  • Prepares background analysis for meetings of high-level central bank officials on financial market infrastructure issues;
  • Organises the preparation, publication and distribution of reports prepared by the CPMI or its subgroups;
  • Monitors and analyses developments in financial market infrastructures, with an emphasis on CCPs, and their implications for the functioning and stability of the financial system;
  • Establishes and maintains professional contacts and effective communication within the BIS, with the central banking and regulatory communities as well as selected market participants and industry groups;
  • Represents the BIS and CPMI in meetings hosted by central banks and at other international organisations. Gives presentations at seminars and conferences on the work of the CPMI.

Position requirements:

  • Degree in economics, finance, law or equivalent from a university of international standing;
  • Solid understanding of financial market structures and developments, including financial market infrastructure oversight and other regulatory issues;
  • Advanced expertise and experience with issues related to central counterparties, in particular their resilience and risk management;
  • Several years of experience in analysing developments in or assessments of financial market infrastructures for central banks or other public authorities. International experience would be beneficial;
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills in English for both technical and non-technical audiences. One or more additional major languages would be an asset;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Willingness to travel;
  • Team spirit and good interpersonal skills.
The BIS employs staff on both open-ended and fixed-term contracts. However, all new entrants are initially recruited on a fixed-term basis. The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from female candidates. 

To find out more about this opportunity and to submit your CV (in English), please visit www.bis.org/careers.

Deadline for applications is 10/08/2015.