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The OECD has earned a leading role in financial and enterprise issues. The core mission of the OECD’s Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF) is to assist markets to fund inclusive economic growth, and in turn Better Lives, through setting and implementing standards, providing capacity building and technical assistance, acting as a forum for co-operation and collaboration across the OECD Directorates, external stakeholders and International Organisations. DAF’s work is structured under two work areas - Conduct and Markets - and its mission is pursued through five substantive divisions whose teams provide member and partner countries with policy guidance, analysis and support in the areas of competition, anti-corruption, corporate affairs, financial affairs and international investment. DAF currently employs about 200 staff members (economists, lawyers, statisticians, support staff, consultants and trainees), who support work across a broad range of policy areas.

The Financial Markets Division of the Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF) is looking for a dynamic Policy Analyst to contribute on the analysis of financial system issues (regulation, competition, risk and vulnerabilities). S/he will be responsible for acting as co-lead contributor to the sustainable finance work such as analytical work on ESG, including APEC and G20 deliverables, net zero and biodiversity risks for financial markets as well as work on debt trends and gaps for the Debt Transparency Initiative, including managing the related meetings and networks. S/he will work under the supervision of the Head of Division of the Division on Financial Markets in the Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF).

Mandated by the Committee on Financial Markets (CMF), the Policy Analyst will also develop analytical notes and policy recommendations with respect to markets and market intermediation, as well as contributing to ongoing work in the team.

Main Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support the work of the FM Division and in particular financial sector through\:

Analysis and research

• Carrying out quantitative analysis of developments in the global financial system, including credit developments, financial markets (sovereign and corporate credit, equities, and mortgage markets), and bank and non-bank intermediaries.
• Acting as lead contributor to analytical notes and policy recommendations regarding financial markets and market intermediation
• Co-lead the sustainable finance work stream to develop work such as ESG ratings and investing, including APEC and G20 deliverables, assessment of net zero commitments of financial institutions and biodiversity risks for the financial system
• Contribute to the work of the accession process of countries to the OECD, through a review of their sustainable finance practices and assessment of financial markets effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leading the drafting of analytical reports on the debt levels and trends in lower-income countries, as per the mandate of the Debt Transparency Initiative.

Drafting and communication

• Drafting policy briefs, recommendations and briefing notes for high-level OECD officials, including DAF’s deputy director, director, SDG and SG on sustainable finance, including ESG and climate transition trends and challenges, and all aspects of the G7/G20 Deb Transparency Initiative.
• Participating in the dissemination of the work by presenting findings to different audiences at Committee meetings.

Liaison and co-ordination

• Co-leading the OECD workstream on sustainable finance, including work on net zero assessment of financial institutions, analysis of green and climate financial markets products, biodiversity risks for the financial system, including the coordination and outreach with stakeholders as relevant.
• Coordinating the Debt Transparency Initiative including outreach with external and internal stakeholders across OECD and non-OECD countries, organizing regular meeting for the Advisory Board on Debt Transparency, managing the expected deadlines and deliverables for the project.
• Establishing and maintaining professional contacts with DAF divisions, the Economics Directorate and other key stakeholders and organisations on European and global financial issues.
• Contributing to the organisation of financial sector roundtables.
• Keeping informed on economic and financial policy developments in Member and non-Member countries and on developments in academic literature.
• Participating as required in other multi-disciplinary projects and activities of DAF and throughout the OECD.
• Liaising with relevant OECD directorates and DAF divisions and ensuring co-ordination of key messages to promote coherence.
• Where appropriate, representing the OECD at relevant meetings and events in areas of expertise.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic background

• An advanced university degree in finance or finance-oriented economics.

Professional Background

• At least three years’ experience in analysis of financial markets and intermediaries, preferably acquired in an international organisation, central bank or finance ministry.
• Experience in drafting analytical and policy documents, with a  proven ability to organize and to summarise complex material, encompassing statistical data related to financial markets and key elements of the financial sector. A track record of contributions to analytical reports in the sustainable finance workspace, including published reports, would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the interface between financial, economic, and structural adjustment issues, including trends with respect to sustainable finance and debt transparency.
• Experience in working and interacting with a wide range of stakeholders (governments, finance industry, other international organisations and associations, and civil society organisations) would be a strong asset.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to organise and summarize complex material and draft clear, concise and high-quality documents. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and quickly and to deal with highly technical subjects and to draft and summarise complex material into well-structured, concise and easy-to read, policy-orientated reports for a variety of audiences, using different written media.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyze large datasets would be a strong asset. 

Tools

• Knowledge of and ability to use key data sources (OECD, Eikon/Refinitiv, Bloomberg, financial statements, bank reports) would be an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

Core Competencies

• For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important\: Achievement focus, Analytical thinking, Drafting skills, Flexible thinking, Managing resources, Teamwork and Team leadership, Client focus, Diplomatic sensitivity, Influencing, Strategic networking, Strategic thinking.​​​​​​​ 
• Please refer to the level 3 indicators of the OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

• One-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers 

• Monthly base salary starting from 6 415.29 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax. 
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