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The Institute of Economics and Econometrics at the Geneva School of Economics and Management invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in economics starting as early as Summer 2025. We are particularly interested for candidates with research interests in the following fields:

International trade (with a good knowledge of quantitative models in international trade)

Econometrics

Economics of education

Environmental economics

The fellowships allow promising new and recent Ph.D. recipients to pursue frontier research and to be active members of the IEE with a very low teaching load. The positions provide a competitive salary plus support for travel and research expenses. Eligible candidates will have completed their Ph.D. after 1 January 2023 and no later than the official starting date of employment. The duration of each postdoctoral fellowship is discussed on a case-by-case basis.

The IEE is the Economics and Econometrics Institute within the Geneva School of Economics and Management at the University of Geneva, for further information visit https://www.unige.ch/gsem/en/research/institutes/iee/.

Application procedure:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV with a list of publications (if available) and ongoing research projects, and a list of three references through EconJobMarket.org by 17 November 2024 for full consideration. Applications received after the deadline may also be considered.

ECONOMIST/MODEL DEVELOPMENT ROLE

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Headquartered in New York, BNY is a global investments company providing investment management, investment services and wealth management to institutions and individuals all over the world. The company is seeking professionals committed to delivering an integrated set of solutions for highly complex financial issues, as well as talented students who want to make their mark in the financial industry. As a workplace, BNY is a dynamic, inclusive environment that offers employees many opportunities to lead, learn, volunteer and more. Due to the depth and breadth of the organization, there are plenty of opportunities for career and global mobility as well.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Team Description

The Economic Forecasting Group (EFG) is part of the Risk Modeling and Analytics (RMA) group within the Risk & Compliance (R&C) division of the Bank of New York (BNY). EFG is responsible for scenario design and expansion in support of several exercises including (1) the BNY's regulatory stress-testing (including the CCAR/DFAST and EBA/ECB stress tests), (2) quarterly CECL/IFRS 9 reserve estimation, and (3) ad hoc scenario-based analyses as frequently as requested by senior management. The scenarios provided by EFG encompass the joint evolution of macroeconomic aggregates (GDP, consumption, unemployment, etc.) and financial market indicators spanning several distinct asset classes.

Job Description

The quantitative model developer role sits in the Economic Forecasting Group (EFG). The candidate will be responsible for the development, enhancement and documentation of macroeconomic forecasting methodologies. The candidate will also support the execution of macroeconomic forecasts that make up the scenarios, working closely with vendors and key forecasting partners in the company, and consumers of the scenarios and subject matter experts. He/she will also assist in managing inbound questions, deliverables and ad-hoc requests with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness of meeting deliverables on prescribed timelines. This role requires regular (written and verbal) interactions with downstream modelers that uses macroeconomic scenarios and various units in the bank such as Finance, Treasury, Model Risk Management. Good inter-personal and negotiation skills are a key factor to accomplishing goals when interacting in a complex, multiple-priority environment. Strong programming skills in R is desired.

• Strong quantitative skills: Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, including Economics/ Econometrics/Quantitative Finance/Statistics/Mathematics, etc. is required; PhD is a plus

• 2+ years of work experience in research/forecasting/business analytics for a leading financial institution/central bank, consulting firm or similar, with a strong background/interest in economics

• Experience in forecasting and statistical analysis of macroeconomic and/or financial modeling a plus

• Superb analytical background with a solid theoretical foundation coupled with strong programming and documentation skills. Experience with programming languages/statistical software (e.g., R, Python, EViews, Stata) considered a plus

• Extremely focused, detail oriented and highly productive with ability to synthesize large amounts of data and various viewpoints and summarize key concepts

• Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

• A proven track record of executing against deliverables and meeting deadlines under pressure

• Works well individually and in teams, shares information, supports colleagues, and encourages participation.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans

To apply, visit https://bnymellon.eightfold.ai/careers/job/25414835. (See posting for details.)

The Central Bank of Malta is recruiting research economists in the fields of Macroeconomics, International Finance, Econometrics and Computational Economics. Specifically, the candidates are expected to have gained experience in either theoretical (DSGE, HANK) or empirical (VAR, panel, causal machine learning) methods and to be able to conduct high-quality research and modelling activities.

A Master’s degree in economics and at least two years of experience conducting research and analysis on macroeconomic issues are required to apply for the position.

Applications from candidates with a Ph.D. in economics, or expecting to complete their doctoral studies in 2025 are strongly encouraged. Research work carried out in fulfilment of the Ph.D. programme will satisfy the experience requirement.

This year, topics of particular interest are:

• monetary policy transmission to the macroeconomy and through the banking sector
• climate, energy and environmental economics
• density forecasting and nowcasting
• macroeconomic analysis by means of micro data
• production networks

The Central Bank of Malta provides a vibrant work environment while the characteristics of the Maltese economy make research and economic modelling activities particularly compelling. The successful candidates will be associated to the Research Department and are expected to contribute to the Bank’s publications and to expand/improve the Bank’s toolkit to conduct policy analysis. Moreover, they are expected to represent the Bank in ESCB networks, working groups, and meetings and to present their research in seminars and international conferences.

The Central Bank of Malta offers 1-year fixed-term full-time contracts which can be renewed or converted into an indefinite contract, subject to performance.

The Central Bank of Malta is an inclusive employer, and it encourages applications from candidates irrespective of their gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Non-EU applicants without a valid working permit for Malta, if selected, will be required to apply for a visa on their own. Working language is English.

The formal job description can be found here.

This vacancy carries the JobsPlus permit number: 1010/2024.

Application procedure

The target date for applications is 29th of November while the deadline is 6th of December 2024 and the candidates should provide:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Two reference letters

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interviews will be held remotely by video from the 16th to the 19th of December during the EJME 2024/2025.