Advisor, Financial Infrastructure & AI, BIS Innovation Hub (2-year Contract)

• Lead and develop prototypes that have the potential to be further developed into public goods for any of the core thematic focus areas

  • This involves the need for familiarity with the core functions of a central bank, including monetary policy, financial stability, supervisory functions and payment systems

  • An understanding of innovation environments and the need to apply creative thinking to solve problems and find solutions using new technologies

  • An understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its deployment and experience building or implementing algorithms relevant to banking and financial markets

• Building and working with a team and partners to scope, design and deliver innovative concepts including (but not limited to) areas in monetary policy, financial stability and payment systems

• Engaging and leading external delivery partners, working with them in crafting solutions for the centre’s projects and coordinate successful delivery of high quality outputs

• Working collaboratively with the other BIS Centres, hosted committees, regional and global central banks, and private sector stakeholders including banks, fintechs and payment service provides 

• Representing the BIS at official meetings, industry and academic conferences and relevant technology events

• Contributing both verbal and written insights to the BISIH work programme and related events

• Establishing and develop contacts with private sector, the BIS committees, research communities and other international organisations

• The ideal candidate will have very good understanding, exposure or direct experience in one or more of the functions of central banking and a passion for innovation

• Relevant work experience within technology consulting, the technology sector, central banking, financial services, or financial regulation

• Strong results orientation and outcome focus with the passion, drive, and energy to deliver

• Strong agile project management discipline. Practical experience in scoping, planning and leading projects with a track record of successful delivery

• Good knowledge of, exposure or hands-on experience with one or more of the core functions of central banking including monetary policy, financial stability, supervision and oversight, liquidity and reserves management or payment systems

• A knowledge of data science, the uses of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in the contexts of central banking is an advantage

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as project planning, decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills with an eye for detail

• Out of the box, creative and innovative thinking with an ability to see the bigger and interconnected picture, identifying solutions, opportunities, gaps, and potential risks

• Experience of working with and leading, face-to-face or remotely, third party project partners

• The ability to proactively perform in a fast paced, dynamic environment with teams with diverse and multicultural backgrounds – both face to face and remotely

• A desire to develop both individual and team capabilities, providing coaching and mentoring

This will be a 2-year contract. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.