Economist

Economics Department - Research Unit

Function

The Economics Department of the National Bank of Belgium is interested in hiring an experienced researcher in economics, finance and/or banking to reinforce the Research Unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality research in the field of financial stability and its relationship to the macro economy. In particular, he/she will contribute to the development of analytical frameworks and quantitative models useful for:

- analyzing the interaction between the real and the financial sector of the economy;

- analyzing the behavior of financial institutions and their role in the credit supply process;

- identifying and quantifying systemic risk, financial bubbles and early warning systems;

- evaluating the impact of financial market regulation and macro-prudential policies in general.

The successful candidate will also contribute to other responsibilities of the Department, such as preparing policy briefings and Bank publications on topics that are related to the research area. She/He is expected to go regularly on business trips to present her/his research results at research conferences and to participate in international meetings and research networks.

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must have the following knowledge and competencies:

- Ph.D. in economics/finance or a proven ability to perform the tasks required by the position;

- Strong analytical skills that enable the candidate to conduct creative, high-quality theoretical and empirical research;

- Experience in developing and utilizing analytical and quantitative models and tools relevant for addressing financial stability issues in a macroeconomic context;

- Good publication record in academic journals and/or research experience in a central bank, academic institution or other relevant research environment;

- Very good command of English with proven drafting ability;

Competencies

The successful candidate will have the following behavioral competencies:

- is able to communicate, both orally and in writing, about research findings and policy issues in non-technical terms;

- has a genuine interest in policy issues and in contributing to work of the Department;

- establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with staff and management at all levels, both inside and outside the organization;

- shows initiative and commitment to delivering results;

- is able to work without close supervision and in a team;

- manages his/her own workload efficiently and effectively.

Duration of the contract:

Permanent or fixed-term contracts can be offered depending on experience and qualification. Part-time contracts are also possible.

Further information

Applications have to be submitted via online application form: www.nbb.be/jobs

The recruitment process for selected candidates will include a research presentation and an interview.

The National Bank of Belgium offers a competitive salary and benefits, and provides an excellent working and research environment.