The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has a vacancy in the Financial Surveillance Group for Financial Specialist.

The successful candidate will report to the Group Head and bring in expertise in macroprudential and microprudential risk analysis, stress testing, and other financial stability-related areas. S/he will contribute to AMRO’s core activities of monitoring financial systems, assessing systemic risks, and conducting surveillance to support effective policymaking at both the country and international levels.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Group Head in the planning and implementation of the group’s work plan in support of AMRO’s overall goals, ensuring efficiency, relevance and impact of AMRO’s surveillance work.
  • Conduct surveillance and risk monitoring of financial systems with a focus on macroprudential and microprudential trends, identify emerging vulnerabilities and risks.
  • Analyze the impact of financial policies and market developments on systemic stability and provide actionable insights to policymakers, with emphasis on banking sector performance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management practices.
  • Prepare/Contribute to the ASEAN+3 Financial Stability Report (AFSR).
  • Lead and participate in stress testing exercises to assess the resilience of financial institutions and the broader financial system under adverse scenarios.
  • Contribute to AMRO’s financial surveillance of member economies/region by participating in country missions, drafting reports, and capacity-building activities as assigned by supervisors.
  • Support multi- and bilateral research activities by gathering and compiling data, undertaking econometrics and other modelling work, and writing reports as assigned by supervisors.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by Group Head or Senior Management.

 

Institutional Responsibilities:

  • Participate in any institution-wide activity, such as AMRO’s internal committees or task forces, as assigned.
  • Facilitate training/seminars/workshops to disseminate knowledge to AMRO staff and external stakeholders.
  • Perform any other duty as may be reasonably required in furtherance of AMRO’s overall goals.

 

The candidate should possess:

  • A PhD or Master’s degree in economics, finance, banking, or related fields.
  • 7-10 years of experience in macroprudential or microprudential risk analysis, stress testing, or financial surveillance, preferably in a central bank, international organization (such as IMF/World Bank/BIS/FSB), or financial institution; experience with central banks or prudential supervisory/regulatory bodies and/or international organizations would be a significant advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and deep understanding of global financial markets, regulatory standards (e.g., Basel III), and financial stability issues.
  • Proven ability to work with large datasets, stress-testing models, and scenario analysis to assess financial system vulnerabilities.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication and presentation skills, with experience in translating complex financial data into clear, actionable reports and recommendations with a view to interacting effectively with staff and officials of diverse cultural backgrounds at all levels.
  • Exposure to financial crisis management and early warning systems for systemic risk detection preferred.
  • High proficiency in written and spoken English.

 

Applicants should submit the following to complete the job application:

  1. An updated CV.
  2. A brief description of all relevant academic qualifications and work experience.
  3. The earliest possible start date.
  4. Referee details.

The last day to apply to this position is October 30, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact amro.recruitment@amro-asia.org

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.