The Senior Financial Officer (Engagement Manager) will lead and facilitate member institutions in identifying annual capacity-building initiatives to improve reserve management capabilities, policies, and practices. The role involves training members on investment policy, asset allocation, and portfolio construction, as well as providing technical briefings and conducting business outreach.
Ten years of relevant experience in a senior position at an official sector asset management entity or an international development organization, preferably with experience and responsibilities in investment management and central bank operations. Substantial knowledge and experience across a wide array of business, policy, and operational topics associated with investment management and ancillary areas, macroeconomic, fiscal, and monetary underpinnings of asset management at the sovereign level, a firm understanding of finance and portfolio theory, as well as a practitioner's unique grasp of the key dimensions of the front, middle, and back-office aspects of a well-functioning asset management organization. Experience facilitating the open exchange of ideas and selecting the appropriate beneficial solutions among alternatives. Ability to promote a culture of participation across boundaries, and to inspire collaboration and cooperation within the organization, with members and other development partners.
Advanced degree(s) in a relevant field of study, such as economics, finance, mathematics, financial economics, or financial engineering.
