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The Strategy, Policy and Review Department (SPR) plays a central role in the Fund’s strategic direction, policy development and implementation, and reviewing country-specific papers, working closely with other departments, Management, and the Executive Board. The Macrofinancial and Structural Policies Division (MS) of SPR focuses on emerging macro-financial and structural policy issues, supports the integration of these topics into Fund surveillance and program work, and is also expected to explore new emerging macro-financial and structural topics. Key areas currently covered by the division include macro financial policies (including macroprudential issues, crypto assets, stablecoins, and fintech), climate and natural disasters, inclusive growth, and artificial intelligence (AI).
The selected candidates will contribute primarily to the division’s macro-financial and AI workstreams. This will include conducting high-visibility analytical and policy-oriented work on digital assets and AI as well as other analytical, policy, and review work. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with other divisions in SPR and other departments, potentially serving a coordination role. In addition, the selected candidate will also be expected to serve as SPR economist on an area department country team.
In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the ideal candidate should have (i) excellent technical skills and a strong interest in cutting-edge policy-oriented analytical work; (ii) strong knowledge of Fund policies and operations with sound policy judgment, (iii) excellent written and oral communication skills, and (iv) strong motivation, work-management, and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment. While the position generally emphasizes a strong understanding of macroeconomic and financial policy issues and the analytical abilities to apply them to emerging topics, prior experiences working on relevant areas, such as macro-financial linkages, digital assets, and/or AI would be a plus. A superior track record of research in international finance would also be an asset.
SPRMS Strategy, Policy, and Review Dept. Macro-Financial and Structural Policies Division
A11, A12, A13, A14
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards.
To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies.
The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries.
Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics.
