Job Title: Senior Economist Analyst Reports To: Manager Department: Policy, Crisis Management and Stress Testing Job Purpose: To contribute to the work and responsibilities within the Macroprudential Policy Office; to assist in the development and implementation of policy recommendations; to liaise and/or work with colleagues within the department, in particular the stress testing office, and other relevant Offices within the Bank to meet the objectives of the Office. Technical / Functional Responsibilities: • Contribute to policy proposals and their formulation for addressing systemic risks. Guide on the appropriateness of macroprudential tools in the domestic context and contribute to impact assessments carried out by the department whilst coordinating policy implementation within and outside the Bank. • To be responsible for the planning, design, calibration, and monitoring of macroprudential policy measures and tools, including running and updating the existing tools, with the objective of addressing potential adverse developments that are likely to have financial stability implications. • To take initiative in researching macroprudential policy related work and suggest areas for further exploration; provide input for the Financial Stability Report and other internal and external publications. • To contribute to the preparation of documentation including the use of presentations and background analyses as necessary to the CBM’s Financial Stability Forum, the Financial Stability Committee, the Joint Financial Stability Board and other relevant Committees. • Contribute to the process of compliance with the ESRB and SSM recommendations. • To contribute to the drawing up of reports, analysis and papers as required and to contribute to the preparation and completion of the relevant chapters in the Financial Stability Report and its Interim and in any other internal / external publications. • To be able to conduct technical analysis related to policy calibration, quantitative impact assessments and design of policy frameworks. • To provide support and contribute where necessary for the development and review of the domestic framework for crisis management (including a contingency plan) in liaison with other Offices within the Bank and other relevant authorities. • To participate in maintaining and testing operational guidelines for the provision of emergency liquidity assistance (ELA). • To carry out work including the preparation of briefing /speaking notes and review thereof, for meetings with the ECB, EBA, BOS, ESRB, IMF, ESAs, EU institutions, rating agencies and other related entities such as MFSA and the Ministry responsible for Finance. • To keep abreast with credit institutions recovery and resolution plans and liaise with relevant authorities as necessary. • To keep abreast with developments related to the SSM, CRR/CRD and ESRB policy framework. • To prepare input and assist in representing the Office in discussions with external delegations. • To keep abreast with and adhere to established Policies and Procedures. • To report on activities undertaken. • To ensure a high quality / standard of work and service throughout. • To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Competencies and Proficiency Levels Within the context of their specific tasks, the incumbent is expected: • To be truthful and honest; • To have a positive, can-do attitude; • To share the Bank’s intolerance of sexism, homophobia, xenophobia and racism, and to be respectful and caring towards others irrespective of sexual, religious and political orientation; • To carry out their tasks professionally and ethically; • To communicate effectively; • To have a sense of the value of time and priorities; • To respect security and confidentiality; and • To be able to lead and to work in teams as may be the case. Experience and Qualifications • An honours degree at MQF 6 in Economics or Banking or Finance or a related discipline and possess at least two years’ working experience in an area related to the role and demonstrate proven ability to perform the tasks pertaining to the position. • A master’s degree in Economics or Finance or a related area is considered an asset. • Must have a strong knowledge of macroprudential policy and economic concepts, including advanced econometric and statistical analytical/computation skills. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. • Proficiency in the use of software such as R, Stata, python. • Sound analytical and good verbal and writing communication skills are necessary as is the ability to meet deadlines. • Must be able to work in a team. Working Relationships and Lines of Communication Internal • Deputy Governor, Chief Officer, Head of Department • Manager PCMST • Other team members within the Department • Various Departments within the Bank External • MFSA and MFIN • Credit/Financial Institutions • ESCB/ESRB and other international bodies such as the IMF and rating agencies Physical Dimensions One person reports to this positionProfilesISCED Level: Bachelor or equivalent - Level (6)CompetenciesThis vacancy does not require any CompetenciesPast ExperienceOccupationExperience(months)ECONOMIST24Driving LicencesNo Driving Licenses required for this vacancyRemarksParastatalApplyPlease be aware that you will be submitting the Application as and that your CV will be part of your application. For additional information, use the message box below.Message to employerYou must complete the account profile creation to be able to apply for a course.