Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

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 pursued through five substantive divisions whose teams provide member and partner countries with policy guidance, analysis and support in the areas of capital markets, financial instutitions, competition, anti-corruption,  corporate governance, responsible business conduct and international investment.

The Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Division (CM) within DAF focuses on the following thematic areas: financial markets, insurance and pensions, financial education and consumer protection, corporate governance and state-owned enterprises. This work is developed under the guidance of the OECD’s Committee on Financial Markets, the Corporate Governance Committee and the Insurance and Private Pensions Committee, supported by their respective sub-bodies. The CM Division is looking for a dynamic Policy Analyst to contribute on the analysis of digital finance, in particular artificial intelligence in finance, in terms of trends, risks and vulnerabilities and impact of the use of digital finance in financial markets.

S/he will work under the supervision of the Head of Financial Markets (FM) Unit within the CM Division and will be responsible for executing the tasks below.

Job Description

Analysis and Research

• Conduct research and analysis of developments in digital finance, primarily around artificial intelligence in finance, through analysis of statistical and empirical material, literature reviews, and survey studies.
• Act as lead contributor to analytical notes and policy recommendations regarding all types of digitalisation trends in financial markets, with a primary focus on the use of artificial intelligence in the banking, insurance and asset management industries to identify trends, risks and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to Division’s publications, including country projects and accession reviews with respect to digitalisation in financial markets.
• Draft policy briefs, recommendations and briefing notes for high-level OECD officials, including DAF Director and Office of the Secretary-General on the workstreams of Committee on Financial Markets, including accession reviews, as well as international fora including G7/G20 and FSB contributions.
• Develop analytical work for meetings and technical seminars, presenting this work to the delegates and participating in their deliberations.
• Provide comments on selected horizontal work streams.
• Support the work of the other members of the Financial Markets Unit and help achieve the Unit’s goal.

Liaison, dissemination and representation

• Participate in the organisation and delivery of key events including the meetings of the Committee on Financial Markets, and other events across OECD directorates and with external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders to facilitate the work of the Unit, including CMF delegates, accession candidate country coordinators, relevant international organisations as well as fora such as G7, G20, and FSB.
• Where appropriate, represent the OECD at relevant meetings and events in areas of expertise.
• Contribute and support the day-to-day activities of the Unit in close liaison with the Unit Head and other team members.
• Liaise with delegates, relevant public agencies and other stakeholders in line with the Division’s programme of work.
• Keeping informed on economic and financial policy developments in Member, Accession and non-Member countries.
• Establish, maintain and leverage a network of professional contacts across the Organisation to ensure horizontal co-ordination and coherence.
• Participating as required in other multi-disciplinary projects and activities of DAF and throughout the OECD.
• Support the communication activities of the Division, e.g. drafting of media releases, social media posts and activity reports.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic background

• An advanced university degree in finance, business administration, economics or related areas.

Professional Background

• At least five years’ experience in analysis of digital finance, preferably acquired in private sector, central bank, financial regulator or finance ministry.
• Experience in drafting analytical and policy documents, with a proven ability to organise and to summarise complex material, encompassing statistical data related to digital finance.
• A track record of contributions to analytical reports in digital finance, including published reports, would be an advantage.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyse large datasets would be a strong asset.

Tools

• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential, as well as experience with statistical tools such as R and Python.
• Experience in preparing and using quantitative information, commercial databases (e.g. Refinitiv/LSEG or Bloomberg) and required software.
• Experience with different data visualisation tools (independent tools, or libraries/packages as part of the above mentioned statistical programming packages.

Languages

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

Additional Information

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

one-year fixed term appointment, with possibility of renewal.

Location

• This role will be based at the OECD in Paris, France.

Deadline for applications: 28 May 2024 at 23:59 (paris time)

What the OECD offers 

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 6,665.76 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

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