THE BANQUE DE FRANCE IS RECRUITING AN

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). The Financial Economics Research Division carries out research and policy analysis, with a strong incentive to publish the results of its research in high-quality scientific journals. The unit’s responsibilities also include briefings to the Management of the Bank on financial and monetary issues discussed in international policy fora (ECB, BIS, IMF, OECD).

The main research areas covered by the Division are the theory and empirics of asset pricing, notably macro-finance affine term structure models of the yield curve, financial market dynamics and contagion, financial intermediation and credit risk including the macroeconomic consequences of financial regulations, and the functioning of the money market.

Mission

The main tasks of potential candidates will be to:

·         Conduct high-quality research, publishable in international refereed journals.

·         Contribute occasionally to reports and briefings for the Banque's senior management.

·         Take part in the organization of scientific events (workshops, scientific conferences)

·         The case being, provide some 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.

·         Publications in international referred journals

·         Several years of professional experience, either as an academic/researcher in financial economics/finance and/or as a strategist or quant in a financial institution.

·         Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.

Applications by candidates who have specialized in credit risk, or show a strong interest in the measurement of systemic risk or in issues linked to the definition of macroprudential policies are particularly welcome, but this list should not be taken as limitative.

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

Compensation will be defined according to qualification and experience.

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