Data Scientist / Research Analyst (Financial Market or Macroeconomics) Office location: Basel Department: MED Unit: Service: Employment - Duration: 3 Years Contract type: Fixed-term FTE%: 100% Application Deadline: 03/04/2024
Description
Data Scientist / Research Analyst (Financial Market or Macroeconomics)
The Departmental Research Support (DRS) Unit within Monetary and Economic Department (MED) of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) are seeking talented Data Scientists / Research Analysts.
This role is based in Basel, Switzerland however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.
By joining the DRS team:
- Contribute to our mission of supporting central banks in their pursuit of monetary and financial stability.
- Engage with emerging issues in the global economy, offering diverse challenges and learning opportunities.
- Enjoy a team-oriented culture with opportunities for collaboration in a diverse environment.
- Benefit from working in a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working options with a blend of onsite work from our central office location in Basel and home office.
Purpose of the role:
Under the supervision of a line manager or more senior analysts, you will:
- Provide research support to MED economists.
- Bridge the gap between economics, data, and technology.
- Enhance our analytical capabilities through your expertise.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support economists in preparing key publications, meeting notes for central bank governors, research papers and senior management presentations.
- Conduct data analysis, including collection, quality checks, methodology review and data presentation.
- Develop and maintain databases to streamline internal workflows.
- Seek out new data sources and advanced analytic methods.
- Share knowledge and expertise in data and technology.
- Engage in cross-functional collaborative innovation projects.
Qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Education: Masterโs degree in economics, Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience in monetary economics, macroeconomics, financial markets or data science. Mid-level career applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis or programming tools (eg Python, R, MATLAB, Stata). Familiarity with big data technologies and AI techniques would be an advantage.
- Economic Knowledge: Background in economics or financial markets, or a strong interest in applying technical skills in these areas.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate in a multicultural environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex concepts to a non-expert audience.
The ideal candidate is a fast learner, eager to work across various topics with a passion for innovation.
Who we are:
The Bank for International Settlements is a diverse organization with colleagues from over 60 countries. By joining us in the international city of Basel, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We truly value diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the world we serve. We want the best people to work for us in an inclusive environment so welcome applications from all qualified candidates. At the BIS, we value equality and diversity in all its forms and one way we support diversity and inclusion is through our staff-run networks. You can discover more about diversity at the BIS here.
What the BIS offers:
We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, thanks to our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.
We strive to ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions. Should you wish to request accommodation, support in completing this application or participating in the application process, then please reach out to the recruitment team at staffing@bis.org.