Economist or Senior Economist
at Bank of Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 21 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 26 Sep, 2024 | 2 year(s) or above | Finance,It,Economics,Progression,Macroeconomics,Health,Econometrics,Reliability | No | No |
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Description:
YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The position requires a master’s degree in economics or finance with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in macroeconomics or econometrics, or a PhD in economics or finance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language requirement: English or French essential
- Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability
- Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
Responsibilities:
TAKE A CENTRAL ROLE
The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.
Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.
With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada’s top employers: Working Here - Bank of Canada
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WHAT YOU WILL DO
As part of the International Economic Analysis Department, the Overseas Economies Division actively contributes to the Bank of Canada’s monetary policy function by producing timely and impactful research and near-term forecasts of global economic activity.
Using a range of analytical techniques and macroeconomic and forecasting models, we monitor regional and country-level economic developments outside of North America. We also prepare focused analytical notes on global macroeconomic developments of importance to Canada. In addition, we collaborate with a diverse group of fellow experts to conduct macroeconomic analysis and advance the Department’s research agenda. Our research is concentrated on cutting edge issues related to global spillovers, emerging market financial vulnerabilities, and the long-run structural drivers of economic growth.
More specifically, as an economist in the Overseas Economies Division, you will:
- study, interpret and prepare written analyses on macroeconomic developments in advanced and emerging market economies
- produce forecasts of near-term economic activity for major economies outside of North America, including the euro area and China
- deliver briefings to the department’s senior management or to members of the Governing Council on your subject-matter expertise
- develop and improve monitoring tools and models as well as conduct longer-term analyses
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)
Financial Services
Accounts / Finance / Tax / CS / Audit
Finance
Graduate
Economics or finance
Proficient
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Ottawa, ON, Canada