THE BANQUE DE FRANCE IS RECRUITING A

Senior Researcher in Finance/Financial Economics

The Directorate Financial and Monetary Policy Studies of the Banque de France is interested in recruiting an experienced Researcher for a 3 years assignment in its Financial Economics Research Division (RECFIN). This 12 economists strong division is involved in areas of research such as the theory of asset pricing, macro-finance models of the term structure, the microstructure of financial markets and its consequences for financial stability, financial intermediation and credit risk.

Mission
The main tasks of potential candidates will be to:
• Conduct high-quality research, publishable in international refereed journals.
• Contribute to reports and briefings for the Banque's senior management and the Governors.
• Take part in the organization of scientific events (workshops, scientific conferences)
• Provide technical guidance to younger staff in your field of expertise (incl. possibly PhD students)
Candidates will be expected to interact with the academic community in their field of expertise. Banque de France provides an excellent working and research environment, and knowledge of French is not required.

Qualification and skills
• PhD in Finance/Economics/Econometrics from a university of international standing, or a master's degree with equivalent research experience.
• Several years of professional experience, either as an academic researcher in financial economic/finance, with publications in international referred journals, and/or in a financial institution as a strategist or quant, or in a policy analysis/research position in a central bank.
• Demonstated ability to conduct high-quality analysis, as well as to coach others in conducting research and analysis
• Communication skills, sense of policy issues and an ability to adapt the communication of research results to non-technical audiences with a view to advance the quality of decision making.
• For non-French speakers, an interest in learning French would be appreciated.

You should send a CV and a brief presentation of the research lines you would like to develop at the Banque de France.

Fixed-term 3-years contract, with possibility to convert into an indefinite term contract.

Compensation will be defined according to qualification and experience.